The Icknield Way is unique among long distance tracks because it can claim to be 'the oldest road in Britain'. It consists of prehistoric pathways, ancient when the Romans came and is dotted with archaeological remains. It survives today in splendid tracks and green lanes along the chalk spine of southern England. The route begins at Ivinghoe Beacon, where it links with the Ridgeway National Trail and ends at Knettishall Heath where it connects to the Peddars Way National Trail.

The Icknield Way Path takes the walker over some delightful country, often with striking panoramic views, through some charming villages and along miles of beautiful 'green lanes'. The Icknield Way Association has worked for 15 years to work out this walkers' route and to obtain official recognition of it, and has now produced this fifth edition of its guide, including a link to Thetford.