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East Cambridgeshire
Ely (E Cambs)

Cherry Hill Park – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

Easy

4.5

(2)

28

riders

Cherry Hill Park – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

01:31

35.4km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.10 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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2

1.25 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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3

1.49 km

Unwrapped Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cake stop

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4

1.77 km

The Yard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe and dining venue run by local coffee roastery, Silver Oak, with large, covered outdoor space as well as indoor areas. Ample bike parking and cleat-friendly surface make for a great group ride stop.

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5

7.94 km

Prickwillow Canal

Highlight • River

The quieter route from Ely to Littleport.

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6

24.6 km

View of Ely Cathedral from the Fenlands

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The city is so small that within minutes of being outside the cathedral, you're in the beautiful flatlands of Cambridgeshire with great views everywhere you look.

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7

31.6 km

Cherry Hill Park

Highlight • Trail

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

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8

32.3 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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35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

5.00 km

1.61 km

400 m

293 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

11.1 km

113 m

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Thursday 8 October

21°C

9°C

74 %

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