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Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Little Thetford

Running trails & routes

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Soham (E Cambs)

Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Little Thetford

Moderate

47

runners

Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Little Thetford

01:12

11.1km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.36 km

Great Ouse Towpath

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2

4.46 km

Riverside path along the Great Ouse

Highlight • River

Quite skinny the path so you'll have to give way to pedestrians, not for racing.

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3

4.71 km

River Great Ouse Riverside View

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4

4.77 km

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

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The canal side at Ely is the River Great Ouse, which flows through the city's waterfront and offers a variety of walks, shops, and attractions.

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5

4.86 km

Jubilee Gardens and Ely Marina

Highlight • Settlement

Another great stop for a rest in Ely, grab a bite while watching the boats rearrange themselves in the marina.

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6

5.32 km

View of Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park

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Centrally located, being just a short walk from the river, the cathedral and the city centre, Cherry Hill Park is a lovely place for a shorter run or as part …

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5.42 km

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

Highlight • Historical Site

Ely Porta (or Walpole Gate) was the main entrance to the monastery. The gate was completed in 1417 and is now part of King's School, a public school.

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9.33 km

View of Ely Cathedral from the riverside path

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Riding away from Ely at sunset
Path is single use but 'down by the river'!

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

4.37 km

781 m

552 m

224 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

2.57 km

1.44 km

1.14 km

224 m

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