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Coveney (E Cambs)

Coveney village sign – Quiet Route into Ely loop from Coveney

Moderate

14

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Coveney village sign – Quiet Route into Ely loop from Coveney

02:40

62.5km

190m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.9 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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318 m

Coveney village sign

Highlight • Monument

Lovely view from the high ground on top of Coveney ridge across the fen to the cathedral rising from the Isle of Ely.

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2

2.45 km

Quiet Route into Ely

Highlight • Cycleway

Empty road under huge skies with Ely Cathedral rising in the distance. The section towards Ely has some beautiful smooth new blacktop with barely a car on it.

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3

8.16 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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4

8.74 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).

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5

18.9 km

Haddenham Hill Southbound

Highlight • Climb

Closest thing you’ll find to a hill climb in the fens. You might even need to change gear.

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6

26.8 km

Picturesque riverside views, what more could you want?

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7

28.1 km

Earith to Needingworth Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle from Earith all the way to Needingworth along this path. At Needingworth you can go through the village to avoid the busy bypass road.

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8

43.4 km

Olive's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

New cafe in Somersham to incorporate into your local rides.

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B

62.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

9.33 km

9.21 km

1.05 km

482 m

Surfaces

44.9 km

17.2 km

330 m

180 m

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Thursday 8 October

21°C

9°C

28 %

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