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Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

05:13

20.6km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. 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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8.16 km

The Swan on the River, Littleport

Highlight • Rest Area

The large village of Littleport is a lovely spot just to the north of the city of Ely in the Cambridgeshire Fens. A wealth of picturesque and incredibly flat trails …

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16.0 km

Roswell Pits

Lake

16.4 km

Tree with a View of the River

Highlight • River

A nice tree to sit on (although it has a bit of a gradient!)

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17.4 km

Ely Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The ancient cathedral city of Ely stands proud at 85 feet (26 m) above sea level, the highest land in the Fens. Its towering and spectacular cathedral dominates the skyline …

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17.7 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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17.9 km

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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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

4.11 km

2.64 km

2.48 km

923 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

4.18 km

1.90 km

1.59 km

869 m

445 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

The Swan on the River, Littleport

Tree with a View of the River

Ely Cathedral

Ely Market Square

Ely Cathedral

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