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East Of England

Huntingdonshire

Ely Cathedral gravel loop from St Ives via the Busway cycle path

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Huntingdonshire

Ely Cathedral gravel loop from St Ives via the Busway cycle path

Hard

3

riders

Ely Cathedral gravel loop from St Ives via the Busway cycle path

03:29

58.9km

140m

Cycling

Embark on the Ely Cathedral gravel loop from St Ives via the Busway cycle path, a challenging touring bicycle route spanning 36.6 miles (58.9 km) with an elevation gain of 460 feet (140 metres). This difficult ride, taking approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes, guides you through the unique Cambridgeshire…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

26.4 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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2

40.2 km

Aldreth to Willingham Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good mixd terrain path between St Ives and Ely. Passable on all but the raciest road bikes, but wider tyres will help on some sections. Very quiet and good for wildlife spotting.

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52.0 km

View of St Andrew's Church, Histon

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice scenery from the busway, plenty of sheep and horses in the nearby fields as well as other wildlife.

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54.9 km

Benches Along the Busway Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The busway cycle path provides plenty of spots to stop and take in a view or have some refreshments.

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58.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

24.1 km

3.06 km

2.87 km

2.36 km

Surfaces

34.7 km

20.7 km

2.82 km

486 m

165 m

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