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East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

Running trails & routes

East Of England

East Cambridgeshire

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

Moderate

31

runners

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) – Ely Cathedral loop from Ely

00:52

8.37km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Start point

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4.88 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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5.11 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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5.37 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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5.76 km

Unwrapped Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cake stop

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8.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

3.04 km

1.16 km

291 m

Surfaces

5.17 km

1.71 km

932 m

320 m

215 m

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