Cherry Hill Park – River Great Ouse loop from Ely

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Cherry Hill Park – River Great Ouse loop from Ely

Moderate

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Cherry Hill Park – River Great Ouse loop from Ely

02:01

7.89km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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460 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.

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682 m

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 beautiful place for an easy walk or as part …

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1.11 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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1.16 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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1.42 km

Riverside path along the Great Ouse

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Quite skinny the path so you'll have to give way to pedestrians, not for racing.

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1.52 km

Great Ouse Towpath

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4.30 km

Roswell Pits

Lake

4.92 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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7.43 km

Ely Cathedral

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The ancient cathedral city of Ely stands proud at 85 feet (26 m) above sea level, the highest land in the Fens. Its towering and spectacular cathedral dominates the skyline …

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