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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Cambridgeshire
East Cambridgeshire
Ely (E Cambs)

Coveney village sign – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

Moderate

5.0

(18)

105

riders

Coveney village sign – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

02:01

43.3km

200m

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 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.50 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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2

12.8 km

Coveney village sign

Highlight • Monument

Lovely view from the high ground on top of Coveney ridge across the fen to the cathedral rising from the Isle of Ely.

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3

37.3 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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4

40.6 km

Unwrapped Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cake stop

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5

41.0 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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6

41.9 km

Ely Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Ely is built on a 23-square-mile island which at 85 feet / 26 m, is the highest land in the Fens. Thanks to this, Ely was not waterlogged like the …

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7

42.1 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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8

42.1 km

Cherry Hill Park

Highlight • Trail

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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B

43.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

5.19 km

3.04 km

654 m

500 m

207 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

20.9 km

275 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

26°C

14°C

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