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Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Witchford

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Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Witchford

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Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Witchford

01:32

14.8km

60m

Running

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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9.13 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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9.22 km

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

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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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9.28 km

River Great Ouse Riverside View

Highlight • River

A well-maintained path along the river allows you to admire the views offered by the river itself and the moored barges.

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9.53 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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9.63 km

Great Ouse Towpath

Highlight • Trail

10.3 km

Cherry Hill Park

Highlight • Trail

Centrally located, being just a short walk from the river, the cathedral and the city centre, Cherry Hill Park is a beautiful place for an easy walk or as part …

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10.6 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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11.1 km

Oliver Cromwell's House

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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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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

4.73 km

1.08 km

968 m

318 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

2.15 km

1.14 km

318 m

Elevation

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Sunday 23 August

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Great Ouse Towpath – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Witchford

Jubilee Gardens and Ely Marina

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

River Great Ouse Riverside View

Riverside path along the Great Ouse

Great Ouse Towpath

Cherry Hill Park

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

Oliver Cromwell's House

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