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The Icknield Way is unique among long distance tracks because it can claim to be "the oldest road in Britain". Extending from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath in Norfolk, it consists of prehistoric pathways, ancient when the Romans came. Dotted with archaeological remains, it survives as splendid tracks and green lanes along the chalk "spine" of England. The Icknield Way Association looks after the interests of the route as a whole, monitoring any actions that may threaten its integrity and urging improvements to the route for walkers.
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There has been a new length of definitive path dedicated in Chalgrave parish, Bedfordshire. The path has been created specifically to assist IW path users. Until now the path (Map 4) from Wingfield emerged onto the A5120 and then it was a nasty walk along the verge of the A5120 until a right turn towards Chalgrave church. Now it is possible to cross straight over the A5120 – which still requires care – but a new public footpath has been created on the Chalgrave Manor golf course side of the hedge. The new path emerges in the quiet lane leading to Chalgrave church.
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The Icknield Way Association was inaugurated in 1984 with the following objectives:
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To urge the official adoption of the Icknield Way as a National
Trail linking
the Ridgeway and Peddars Way |
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To promote and publicise the use of the Way and its amenities for the benefit of walkers |
We need your support because the Association continues to be the only voluntary organisation looking after the interests of the route as a whole, monitoring any actions that may threaten its integrity and encouraging local highway authorities to carry out improvements. The Association also co-ordinates a team of voluntary local wardens who are its 'eyes and ears' along the route.
Please join the Icknield Way Association and help us protect and maintain the path. Download a membership form complete with details of our reasonable fees. Included in the membership is a twice-yearly newsletter.
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