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The St Ives and Ely loop from Cambridge

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The St Ives and Ely loop from Cambridge

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4.6

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The St Ives and Ely loop from Cambridge

05:16

88.7km

180m

Cycling

Embark on a challenging touring bicycle loop from Cambridge, covering 55.1 miles (88.7 km) with a modest 595 feet (181 metres) of elevation gain. This difficult route typically takes around 5 hours and 15 minutes to complete. You will cycle through the unique natural beauty of the Fens, meandering past…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 67.8 km for 23 m

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19.8 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Visitor Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fen Drayton lakes is a nature reverse run by the RSPB. There is a picnic area making it the perfect location for a mid ride rest stop.

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24.7 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Built in 1414 . St Ives Bridge is one of only 4 bridges in England that incorporates a Chapel.
St Ives has plenty of places to pick up some refreshments.

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52.6 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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53.4 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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54.3 km

Ely Ouse Riverside Path (Route 51)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not really unstable when moist on 40 mm gravel tires

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65.3 km

The Docky Hut Café

Highlight • Cafe

nationaltrust.org.uk/wicken-fen-nature-reserve

Wicken Fen is one of Britain's oldest nature reserves, and was the first reserve cared for by the National Trust, starting in 1899. The reserve includes fenland, farmland, marsh, …

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88.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.1 km

26.4 km

7.61 km

3.82 km

2.71 km

2.13 km

Surfaces

56.5 km

25.3 km

4.68 km

1.46 km

493 m

345 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

7°C

39 %

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The St Ives and Ely loop from Cambridge

Fen Drayton Lakes Visitor Area

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Ely Cathedral

Jubilee Gardens and Ely Marina

Ely Ouse Riverside Path (Route 51)

The Docky Hut Café

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