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Ely Cathedral – Flat Straight Fenland Road loop from Ely

Ely Cathedral – Flat Straight Fenland Road loop from Ely

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5.0

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Ely Cathedral – Flat Straight Fenland Road loop from Ely

02:04

48.9km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 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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1.42 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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2.00 km

General Store Bake Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Fresh coffee, pastries and buns, and good opening hours as well: 8am-6pm every day except Sunday (9am-2pm).

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3.53 km

View of Ely Cathedral from the Fenlands

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The city is so small that within minutes of being outside the cathedral, you're in the beautiful flatlands of Cambridgeshire with great views everywhere you look.

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15.9 km

Ouse Washes Wetland (Norfolk–Cambridgeshire border)

Highlight • Natural

The Ouse Washes is a SSSI and an internationally important wetland habitat. Stretching from St Ives to Downham Market it serves as a flood storage area and is often under …

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19.6 km

Welney Wetland Centre Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Bike parking at the front and cafe is on the first floor with lift access for those in cleats! Open 10-3.30 daily

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21.8 km

Flat Straight Fenland Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Such flat straight roads along here, I’ve never seen anything like this. Watch for headwinds though. Good place to just get your head down and pedal for miles. Loved it😍

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47.7 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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48.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

6.96 km

1.14 km

740 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

11.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Ely Cathedral – Flat Straight Fenland Road loop from Ely

Ely Cathedral

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

General Store Bake Shop

View of Ely Cathedral from the Fenlands

Ouse Washes Wetland (Norfolk–Cambridgeshire border)

Welney Wetland Centre Cafe

Flat Straight Fenland Road

Ely Market Square

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