Section 3 of 8, Icknield Way Path
Streatley to Ickleford
10.2 miles (16.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 070 286. Finish: TL 182 317. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 155 m of climbing and 254 m of descent; highest point 186 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Streatley.
- Bus stops
- Streatley Village Hall, 40 m from the start. Directions TL 070 286Streatley Turn, 420 m from the start. Directions TL 074 287
- Car parks
- Car park, 340 m from the start. Directions TL 073 286Car park (free), 670 m from the start. Directions TL 075 281
Getting back
The section finishes at Ickleford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- St Katharine's Church, 60 m from the finish. Directions TL 182 316The Cricketers PH, 400 m from the finish. Directions TL 185 320Turnpike Lane, 640 m from the finish. Directions TL 177 313
Planning the Icknield Way Path
- Planning the whole trail: icknieldwaypath.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Icknield Way Path - A Walkers' Guide (Icknield Way Association).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 75%, grass 13%.
About 4% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 kissing gates, 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 48 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 4.5 miles in.
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