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East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Prickwillow

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Prickwillow

Moderate

4.0

(2)

7

hikers

Ely Cathedral – Ely Cathedral loop from Prickwillow

04:43

18.4km

50m

Hiking

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.19 km

Roswell Pits

Lake

2

9.80 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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3

10.0 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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4

10.5 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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5

10.7 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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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

4.11 km

1.48 km

895 m

844 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

3.35 km

2.76 km

891 m

841 m

443 m

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