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East Cambridgeshire

Coveney (E Cambs)

Coveney village sign – Ely Cathedral loop from Coveney

Road cycling routes

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Coveney (E Cambs)

Coveney village sign – Ely Cathedral loop from Coveney

Moderate

17

riders

Coveney village sign – Ely Cathedral loop from Coveney

03:12

70.8km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 60.4 km for 51 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

318 m

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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2

2.45 km

Quiet Route into Ely

Highlight • Cycleway

Empty road under huge skies with Ely Cathedral rising in the distance. The section towards Ely has some beautiful smooth new blacktop with barely a car on it.

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3

7.48 km

Ely Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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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4

7.71 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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5

15.4 km

Prickwillow Canal

Highlight • River

The quieter route from Ely to Littleport.

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6

37.8 km

Golf Course Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Shout “Four!” and play through; watch out for sand traps, and they’re not too keen on cleats on the putting greens. 🧐

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7

51.5 km

View of Ely Cathedral across Soham Mere Fen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide views from here across the open fenlands when going westbound to Ely Cathedral sailing across the far horizon.

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8

56.6 km

Last Bridge Over The River Cam

Highlight • Bridge

The lowest crossing point on the River Cam, before it joins with the River Ouse.

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70.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.6 km

22.8 km

4.58 km

576 m

291 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

33.5 km

360 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 28 May

23°C

15°C

17 %

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