Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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749 m

Cherry Hill

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1.18 km

Cherry Hill Park

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Centrally located, being just a short walk from the river, the cathedral and the city centre, Cherry Hill Park is a beautiful place for an easy walk or as part …

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1.90 km

Oliver Cromwell's House

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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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6.14 km

Little Downham Community Orchard

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Lovely little nature reserve full of paths to explore. There are plenty of benches too, making this highlight a great lunch spot!

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6.61 km

Little Downham Village

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Little Downham is a peaceful little village nestling in picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside. People travel to the village each year for its annual fete and Medieval Fair. Little Downham has a …

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16.5 km

River Great Ouse

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The fifth longest river in the UK, the River Great Ouse passes through Ely on its way from Syresham, Bedfordshire to the Wash near Kings Lynn in Norfolk.

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17.7 km

Interesting sculpture

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alongside the path through the park

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17.8 km

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

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The canal side at Ely is the River Great Ouse, which flows through the city's waterfront and offers a variety of walks, shops, and attractions.

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18.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.35 km

4.75 km

2.03 km

1.81 km

1.33 km

104 m

Surfaces

6.86 km

4.25 km

4.19 km

1.68 km

1.39 km

Elevation

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Weather

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Friday 13 March

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Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill Park

Oliver Cromwell's House

Little Downham Community Orchard

Little Downham Village

River Great Ouse

Interesting sculpture

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

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