Coveney village sign – Ely Cathedral loop from Eye Hill Drove

Coveney village sign – Ely Cathedral loop from Eye Hill Drove

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Coveney village sign – Ely Cathedral loop from Eye Hill Drove

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60.0km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Ouse Washes Wetland (Norfolk–Cambridgeshire border)

Highlight • Natural

The Ouse Washes is a SSSI and an internationally important wetland habitat. Stretching from St Ives to Downham Market it serves as a flood storage area and is often under …

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27.0 km

Tree-Lined Road in the Fens

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

See how long you can hold full gas along the first of a long line of arrow straight roads in the Fens. Or you can sit up and take in the beautiful views.

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37.5 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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53.1 km

General Store Bake Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Fresh coffee, pastries and buns, and good opening hours as well: 8am-6pm every day except Sunday (9am-2pm).

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53.6 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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53.8 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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54.2 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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54.8 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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