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East Cambridgeshire

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Great Ouse Towpath loop from Wicken Fen

Road cycling routes

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Great Ouse Towpath loop from Wicken Fen

Moderate

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Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Great Ouse Towpath loop from Wicken Fen

01:29

28.5km

50m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 8.65 km for 1.41 km

After 18.4 km for 1.41 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.1 km

View of Ely Cathedral from the riverside path

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2

13.6 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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3

14.2 km

General Store Bake Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Fresh coffee, pastries and buns, and good opening hours as well: 8am-6pm every day except Sunday (9am-2pm).

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4

14.6 km

Ely Market Square

Highlight • Rest Area

Ely market is a great place to stop and get food, drinks and snacks!

Info from website:

Thursday Charter Market – weekly, 8.30am-3.30pm
Saturday Craft, Food & Vintage Market – …

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5

15.4 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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6

15.7 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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7

15.8 km

Great Ouse Towpath

Highlight • Trail

8

15.9 km

Ely Ouse Riverside Path (Route 51)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not really unstable when moist on 40 mm gravel tires

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B

28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

8.02 km

3.60 km

1.39 km

1.10 km

336 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

8.51 km

2.84 km

304 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

20°C

12°C

37 %

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