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Ely Cathedral – Haddenham Ridge Viewpoint loop from Ely

Ely Cathedral – Haddenham Ridge Viewpoint loop from Ely

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Ely Cathedral – Haddenham Ridge Viewpoint loop from Ely

02:16

53.5km

150m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.3 km for 204 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.26 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 – weekly, 8.30am-3.30pm
Farmers’ Market – every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 8.30am-2.30pm
Sunday Market – weekly, 9am-4pm
Friday Mini Market – weekly, 9am-3pm
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – Coffee only

Tip by

1.75 km

Cherry Hill Park – View of Ely Cathedral

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A shared bike path through the park with awesome views of the cathedral and a pleasant place to picnic and take it all in.

Tip by

2.27 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.

Tip by

2.50 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.

Tip by

3.07 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).

Tip by

6.43 km

Grunty Fen Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Amongst fields. A bit exposed when windy!

Tip by

14.2 km

Haddenham Ridge Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Huge views south across the fens while following the ridge between Haddenham and Wilburton. On a clear day you can make out the Balsham wind turbines some 25km distant.

Tip by

28.5 km

Stir Café, Histon

Highlight • Cafe

Branch of the popular independent Chesterton cafe. Pastries, cakes, smashed avo etc. for a refuel. Plenty of bike parking outside.

Tip by

53.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

6.82 km

2.05 km

1.89 km

774 m

207 m

Surfaces

41.9 km

11.2 km

318 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

32°C

18°C

0 %

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Ely Cathedral – Haddenham Ridge Viewpoint loop from Ely

Ely Market Square

Cherry Hill Park – View of Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

General Store Bake Shop

Grunty Fen Road

Haddenham Ridge Viewpoint

Stir Café, Histon

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