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East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Stretham (E Cambs)

View of the River Near Ely – Ely Cathedral loop from Stretham

Running trails & routes

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Stretham (E Cambs)

View of the River Near Ely – Ely Cathedral loop from Stretham

Hard

11

runners

View of the River Near Ely – Ely Cathedral loop from Stretham

02:16

20.2km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.79 km

View of the River Near Ely

Highlight • River

The route through little thetford back to Ely can get quite muddy after rain so a good pole would help.

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2

9.08 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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3

9.34 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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4

9.56 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

10.2 km

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

Highlight • River

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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6

10.6 km

Great Ouse Towpath

Highlight • Trail

B

20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

6.86 km

2.40 km

2.01 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

3.87 km

3.16 km

2.97 km

2.97 km

230 m

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Tuesday 1 September

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13°C

59 %

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