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Ely Cathedral – Cherry Hill Park loop from Wicken Fen

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Ely Cathedral – Cherry Hill Park loop from Wicken Fen

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Ely Cathedral – Cherry Hill Park loop from Wicken Fen

07:22

29.2km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.5 km

View of the River Near Ely

Highlight • River

The route through little thetford back to Ely can get quite muddy after rain so a good pole would help.

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12.1 km

Footbridge With Views of Ely Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.2 km

Great Ouse Towpath

Highlight • Trail

13.5 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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13.6 km

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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14.6 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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15.0 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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15.3 km

Interesting sculpture

Highlight • Structure

alongside the path through the park

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29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

5.64 km

4.79 km

2.54 km

2.02 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

13.4 km

6.52 km

5.69 km

1.75 km

1.62 km

230 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 6 September

24°C

15°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Ely Cathedral – Cherry Hill Park loop from Wicken Fen

View of the River Near Ely

Footbridge With Views of Ely Cathedral

Great Ouse Towpath

River Great Ouse Riverside View

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

Ely Cathedral

Cherry Hill Park

Interesting sculpture

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