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Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Little Downham

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Little Downham

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Little Downham

02:29

23.5km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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9.57 km

Ely Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The ancient cathedral city of Ely stands proud at 85 feet (26 m) above sea level, the highest land in the Fens. Its towering and spectacular cathedral dominates the skyline for many miles around. The city is a fantastic base from which to explore the Fens, with many good accommodation options.

The city contains two separate Sites of Special Scientific Interest: one of the UK's finest examples of medieval ridge and furrow agriculture and the Ely Pits and Meadows, which incorporate the Roswell Pits Nature Reserve.

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10.5 km

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

Highlight • River

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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11.0 km

Cherry Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.2 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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11.4 km

Ely Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Ely is built on a 23-square-mile island which at 85 feet / 26 m, is the highest land in the Fens. Thanks to this, Ely was not waterlogged like the surrounding Fenland, and was originally an island separated from the mainland, until drained in the 18th century.

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12.0 km

Oliver Cromwell's House

Highlight • Historical Site

Until 1986, Oliver Cromwell's former home was the vicarage of St Mary's Church (next door). It is now a Civil War exhibition, telling the story of Cromwell's role as the leader of the Parliamentarians and subsequently Lord Protector. For more information see the website olivercromwellshouse.co.uk

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22.7 km

Little Downham Community Orchard

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little nature reserve full of paths to explore. There are plenty of benches too, making this highlight a great lunch spot!

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23.2 km

Little Downham Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Little Downham is a peaceful little village nestling in picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside. People travel to the village each year for its annual fete and Medieval Fair. Little Downham has a local nature reserve on its outskirts. Within the village, you find accommodation, places to eat and drink, and a shop.

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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

8.05 km

4.05 km

665 m

476 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

4.47 km

3.96 km

1.52 km

1.20 km

179 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Little Downham

Ely Cathedral

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

Cherry Hill

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

Ely Cathedral

Oliver Cromwell's House

Little Downham Community Orchard

Little Downham Village

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