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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Cambridgeshire
East Cambridgeshire
Ely (E Cambs)

Ely Cathedral to Cambridge Colleges loop

Moderate

3.0

(6)

19

riders

Ely Cathedral to Cambridge Colleges loop

02:37

63.1km

160m

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: June 5, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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1

19.3 km

View of the River Cam

Highlight • Bridge

you'll need to drop onto the pavement on the way up the bridge if you want to stop to look at the river

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2

28.9 km

Christ's College, University of Cambridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Christ's College was first established as God's House in 1437 by William Byngham, a London parish priest, for training grammar school masters. Shortly after receiving its Royal Licence from Henry …

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3

29.1 km

Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Those who have the opportunity should take a look inside the courtyards and buildings - it's worth it.

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4

29.8 km

Parker's Piece

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This 10ha of common land is named after Edward Parker who farmed it and was a cook at Trinity College who owned the land before 1613. It is now regarded …

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5

30.9 km

Peterhouse, University of Cambridge

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Peterhouse is the oldest of the Cambridge colleges, founded by Hugo de Balsham, Bishop of Ely in 1284 and granted its charter by King Edward I. The College is a …

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6

32.1 km

St John's College, Cambridge

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St John's College, Cambridge was founded by the Tudor matriarch Lady Margaret Beaufort, established by a charter dated 9 April 1511. It is one of the larger colleges in terms …

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7

32.3 km

Gonville and Caius College

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Caius is one of the oldest and largest colleges of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1348, the College combines the best of Cambridge tradition with 21st century teaching and …

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8

33.0 km

A great view over the River Cam from Magdalene Street / Bridge Street. Watch the expert and not-so-expert on the punts as they glide by.

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9

33.1 km

Magdalene College, Cambridge

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The college was founded in 1428 as a Benedictine hostel, in time coming to be known as Buckingham College, before being refounded in 1542 as the College of St Mary …

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10

61.9 km

Ely Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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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11

62.2 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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63.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

14.1 km

12.1 km

4.55 km

339 m

258 m

Surfaces

51.6 km

10.3 km

887 m

241 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

18°C

10°C

82 %

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