Cherry Hill Park – Ely Cathedral loop from Fordham

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Cherry Hill Park – Ely Cathedral loop from Fordham

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Cherry Hill Park – Ely Cathedral loop from Fordham

02:03

35.5km

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.1 km for 217 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.41 km

Decorated Christmas House

Highlight • Structure

13.5 km

Great Ouse Towpath

Highlight • Trail

13.6 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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14.6 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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14.8 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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15.1 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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15.3 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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