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Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Grunty Fen Road loop from Ely

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Grunty Fen Road loop from Ely

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Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Grunty Fen Road loop from Ely

02:51

67.2km

180m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.4 km for 58 m

After 29.8 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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866 m

Cherry Hill Park – View of Ely Cathedral

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A shared bike path through the park with awesome views of the cathedral and a pleasant place to picnic and take it all in.

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1.17 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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11.4 km

Haddenham Hill Southbound

Highlight • Climb

Closest thing you’ll find to a hill climb in the fens. You might even need to change gear.

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19.3 km

View of the Great Ouse at the Split

Highlight • River

Picturesque riverside views, what more could you want?

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20.6 km

Earith to Needingworth Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle from Earith all the way to Needingworth along this path. At Needingworth you can go through the village to avoid the busy bypass road.

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32.4 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Amazing cycle lane right through the Fens. Beautiful water views on both sides, an absolute pleasure!

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34.8 km

View of St Andrew's Church, Histon

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice scenery from the busway, plenty of sheep and horses in the nearby fields as well as other wildlife.

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58.0 km

Grunty Fen Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Amongst fields. A bit exposed when windy!

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67.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

22.3 km

7.96 km

790 m

762 m

388 m

Surfaces

55.1 km

11.4 km

673 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

15°C

6°C

81 %

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Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Grunty Fen Road loop from Ely

Cherry Hill Park – View of Ely Cathedral

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

Haddenham Hill Southbound

View of the Great Ouse at the Split

Earith to Needingworth Cycle Path

Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve

View of St Andrew's Church, Histon

Grunty Fen Road

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