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East Cambridgeshire

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Ely Market Square loop from Ely

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East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Ely Market Square loop from Ely

Hard

21

runners

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Ely Market Square loop from Ely

02:31

24.2km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

961 m

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

2

1.46 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 …

Tip by

3

8.77 km

Little Downham Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Little Downham is a peaceful little village nestling in picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside. People travel to the village each year for its annual fete and Medieval Fair. Little Downham has a …

Tip by

4

22.8 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 – …

Tip by

5

23.4 km

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.

Tip by

6

23.6 km

River Great Ouse Riverside View

Highlight • River

A well-maintained path along the river allows you to admire the views offered by the river itself and the moored barges.

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Tip by

7

23.6 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.

Tip by

B

24.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

6.60 km

3.31 km

359 m

296 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

10.3 km

2.45 km

303 m

250 m

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