Crossing six counties, the Icknield Way Trail is a 170 mile (274 km) route linking the Peddars Way National Trail in Suffolk with the Ridgeway National Trail in Buckinghamshire, which in turn links with the Wessex Ridgeway.

The Icknield Way has been a recognised regional route for walkers since 1992.  In 2004 it was further developed into a multi-use route so that most of the route is also available for horse riders and off-road cyclists providing a complete walking and riding link between the two National Trails.

The Icknield Way Trail passes along an ancient chalk ridge but there is a variety of landscapes to view including flat fenland and rolling chalk downland, as well as picturesque villages and ancient beech woodland.

The southern part of the Icknield Way Trail passes through the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Further details on a 2004 promotional leaflet

Wherever possible the Icknield Way Trail follows the walkers route, the Icknield Way path, but diverges at several locations to ensure the Icknield Way Trail follows bridleways, byways and where necessary roads.  Whereas walkers can pass over footpaths and therefore can access more direct and/or scenic routes.

The OS maps are a little confused and may show both the Icknield Way Trail and the Icknield Way path without distinguishing them.  Both routes are described as the Icknield Way Trail.

There are some sections which are still under development - and may be for some years - these are highlighted on the relevant route page.

The promotion of the Trail has declined such that the original web site lost its registration, this site is a simple site to continue to promote the Icknield Way Trail - the Icknield Way path web site is alive and kicking!