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East Cambridgeshire

Littleport (E Cambs)

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

Road cycling routes

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Littleport (E Cambs)

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

Moderate

4

riders

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

02:10

48.7km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 3.71 km for 869 m

After 31.8 km for 1.41 km

After 38.1 km for 199 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.31 km

Prickwillow Canal

Highlight • River

The quieter route from Ely to Littleport.

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2

23.4 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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3

28.2 km

Ely Ouse Riverside Path (Route 51)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not really unstable when moist on 40 mm gravel tires

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4

37.0 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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5

37.6 km

The Yard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe and dining venue run by local coffee roastery, Silver Oak, with large, covered outdoor space as well as indoor areas. Ample bike parking and cleat-friendly surface make for a great group ride stop.

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6

38.5 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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7

38.8 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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8

39.3 km

General Store Bake Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Fresh coffee, pastries and buns, and good opening hours as well: 8am-6pm every day except Sunday (9am-2pm).

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B

48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

4.16 km

2.37 km

2.14 km

1.05 km

909 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

11.9 km

2.26 km

394 m

< 100 m

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