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Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

02:03

8.01km

30m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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640 m

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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776 m

Interesting sculpture

Highlight • Structure

alongside the path through the park

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822 m

Jubilee Gardens and Ely Marina

Highlight • Settlement

Another great stop for a rest in Ely, grab a bite while watching the boats rearrange themselves in the marina.

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1.47 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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1.73 km

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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2.00 km

View of Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Centrally located, being just a short walk from the river, the cathedral and the city centre, Cherry Hill Park is a lovely place for a shorter run or as part …

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2.10 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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3.42 km

Oliver Cromwell's House

Highlight • Historical Site

Until 1986, Oliver Cromwell's former home was the vicarage of St Mary's Church (next door). It is now a Civil War exhibition, telling the story of Cromwell's role as the …

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8.01 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

1.87 km

1.47 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.64 km

2.10 km

1.88 km

230 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

23°C

14°C

13 %

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

Interesting sculpture

Jubilee Gardens and Ely Marina

Ely Market Square

Ely Cathedral

View of Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

Oliver Cromwell's House

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