Ely Cathedral to Cambridge Colleges loop

Ely Cathedral to Cambridge Colleges loop

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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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19.3 km

View of the River Cam

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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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28.9 km

Christ's College, University of Cambridge

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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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29.1 km

Emmanuel College, Cambridge

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

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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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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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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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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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33.0 km

View of the River Cam from Magdalene Bridge

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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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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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61.9 km