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Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Witchford

Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Witchford

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Witchford

01:12

30.5km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.34 km

Cherry Hill Park – View of Ely Cathedral

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A shared bike path through the park with awesome views of the cathedral and a pleasant place to picnic and take it all in.

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4.85 km

Ely Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Ely Cathedral is a magnificent 11th-century structure in the heart of Ely. The Grade I-listed place of worship is much-celebrated for its Romanesque design and huge scale. For information about visiting the cathedral, head to: elycathedral.org/visit.

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5.08 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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5.65 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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5.90 km

Unwrapped Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cake stop

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25.6 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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26.1 km

The Yard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe and dining venue run by local coffee roastery, Silver Oak, with large, covered outdoor space as well as indoor areas. Ample bike parking and cleat-friendly surface make for a great group ride stop.

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30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

5.34 km

601 m

411 m

287 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

872 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

19°C

10°C

98 %

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Witchford

Cherry Hill Park – View of Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

General Store Bake Shop

Unwrapped Café & Shop

Ely Market Square

The Yard Café

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