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East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Ely Cathedral – Great Ouse Towpath loop from Ely

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Ely Cathedral – Great Ouse Towpath loop from Ely

Easy

5.0

(2)

14

hikers

Ely Cathedral – Great Ouse Towpath loop from Ely

01:49

7.10km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.66 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.

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2

1.88 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

2.10 km

Cherry Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

3.85 km

Footbridge With Views of Ely Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

4.69 km

Great Ouse Towpath

Highlight • Trail

6

5.05 km

River Great Ouse Riverside View

Highlight • River

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7

5.16 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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8

5.29 km

Interesting sculpture

Highlight • Structure

alongside the path through the park

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B

7.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

2.28 km

1.28 km

794 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

1.12 km

887 m

269 m

< 100 m

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