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Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Cathedral loop from Fordham

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Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Cathedral loop from Fordham

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Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Cathedral loop from Fordham

02:02

35.3km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.9 km for 217 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.41 km

Riverside path along the Great Ouse

Highlight • River

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

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14.3 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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14.7 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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14.9 km

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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35.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

5.85 km

5.42 km

2.52 km

302 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

8.50 km

135 m

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Cathedral loop from Fordham

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