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Cherry Hill Park – Ely Cathedral loop from Littleport

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Cherry Hill Park – Ely Cathedral loop from Littleport

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Cherry Hill Park – Ely Cathedral loop from Littleport

06:38

26.2km

60m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.98 km

Roswell Pits

Lake

10.5 km

River Great Ouse

Highlight • River

The fifth longest river in the UK, the River Great Ouse passes through Ely on its way from Syresham, Bedfordshire to the Wash near Kings Lynn in Norfolk.

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11.7 km

Interesting sculpture

Highlight • Structure

alongside the path through the park

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11.9 km

River Great Ouse Riverside View

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Take binoculars

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11.9 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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12.4 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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13.0 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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13.2 km

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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26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

3.98 km

2.98 km

1.99 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

15.6 km

3.13 km

2.85 km

2.75 km

1.10 km

785 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

20°C

12°C

93 %

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Cherry Hill Park – Ely Cathedral loop from Littleport

River Great Ouse

Interesting sculpture

River Great Ouse Riverside View

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill Park

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

Ely Cathedral

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