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East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Coveney village sign – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Coveney village sign – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

Moderate

4.5

(2)

4

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Coveney village sign – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

01:51

32.1km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 31.2 km for 2 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.73 km

Little Downham Community Orchard

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little nature reserve full of paths to explore. There are plenty of benches too, making this highlight a great lunch spot!

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2

12.9 km

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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3

29.8 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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4

30.5 km

View of Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

30.6 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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6

30.8 km

Cherry Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

31.3 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.

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8

31.4 km

River Great Ouse Riverside View

Highlight • River

Take binoculars

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B

32.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

5.13 km

4.90 km

3.53 km

1.11 km

596 m

207 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

11.7 km

2.78 km

1.22 km

1.21 km

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Saturday 23 May

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