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East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

Easy

3.5

(2)

17

riders

Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

01:20

22.6km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

536 m

Great Ouse Towpath

Highlight • Trail

2

636 m

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

1.98 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 …

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4

2.05 km

Tudor House

Highlight • Historical Site

5

21.3 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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6

21.6 km

View of Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7

21.7 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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8

21.9 km

Cherry Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

22.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

2.02 km

1.31 km

316 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

1.74 km

394 m

212 m

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Friday 15 May

16°C

3°C

59 %

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