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River Great Ouse – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

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River Great Ouse – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

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River Great Ouse – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

01:34

14.5km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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10.0 km

River Great Ouse

Highlight • River

The fifth longest river in the UK, the River Great Ouse passes through Ely on its way from Syresham, Bedfordshire to the Wash near Kings Lynn in Norfolk.

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11.7 km

View of Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park

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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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11.8 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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12.1 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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12.3 km

Ely Market Square

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Ely market is a great place to stop and get food, drinks and snacks!

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Thursday Charter Market – weekly, 8.30am-3.30pm
Saturday Craft, Food & Vintage Market – …

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13.0 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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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

3.18 km

2.84 km

1.66 km

104 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

2.33 km

2.27 km

1.85 km

1.66 km

215 m

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Thursday 18 June

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River Great Ouse – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

River Great Ouse

View of Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

Ely Cathedral

Ely Market Square

Oliver Cromwell's House

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