Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

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Ely Cathedral – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Ely

01:46

6.86km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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640 m

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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776 m

Interesting sculpture

Highlight • Structure

alongside the path through the park

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1.47 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 – …

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1.73 km

Ely Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Ely is built on a 23-square-mile island which at 85 feet / 26 m, is the highest land in the Fens. Thanks to this, Ely was not waterlogged like the …

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1.96 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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3.28 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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