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Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Cherry Hill loop from Ely

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Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Cherry Hill loop from Ely

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Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Cherry Hill loop from Ely

01:48

31.3km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.73 km

Little Downham Community Orchard

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little nature reserve full of paths to explore. There are plenty of benches too, making this highlight a great lunch spot!

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6.20 km

Little Downham Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Little Downham is a peaceful little village nestling in picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside. People travel to the village each year for its annual fete and Medieval Fair. Little Downham has a …

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12.5 km

Coveney village sign

Highlight • Monument

Lovely view from the high ground on top of Coveney ridge across the fen to the cathedral rising from the Isle of Ely.

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29.6 km

Oliver Cromwell's House

Highlight • Historical Site

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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30.3 km

View of Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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30.4 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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30.6 km

Cherry Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

31.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

4.55 km

4.27 km

3.48 km

1.11 km

665 m

207 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

11.4 km

2.46 km

1.21 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

16°C

9°C

23 %

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Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Cherry Hill loop from Ely

Little Downham Community Orchard

Little Downham Village

Coveney village sign

Oliver Cromwell's House

View of Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

Cherry Hill

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