Running around East Cambridgeshire is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around East Cambridgeshire—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Ely Cathedral & the River Great Ouse loop

4.71km

00:29

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Running loop from Little Downham

10.3km

01:03

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Running loop from Pymoor

10.3km

01:05

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Roswell Pits loop from Ely

6.82km

00:43

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Running loop from Little Thetford

11.1km

01:12

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Ely Cathedral – Oliver Cromwell's House loop from Little Downham

22.5km

02:22

110m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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7. Sustrans waymark loop from Ely

12.0km

01:16

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Ely Cathedral – Oliver Cromwell's House loop from Ely

5.05km

00:32

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Oliver Cromwell's House loop from Witchford

13.9km

01:27

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

12.7km

01:21

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around East Cambridgeshire

1. Ely Cathedral & the River Great Ouse loop

2. Running loop from Little Downham

3. Running loop from Pymoor

4. Roswell Pits loop from Ely

5. Running loop from Little Thetford

6. Ely Cathedral – Oliver Cromwell's House loop from Little Downham

7. Sustrans waymark loop from Ely

8. Ely Cathedral – Oliver Cromwell's House loop from Ely

9. Oliver Cromwell's House loop from Witchford

10. Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

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