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Ely Market Square – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Littleport

Ely Market Square – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Littleport

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Ely Market Square – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Littleport

00:55

22.7km

90m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3 m for 11 m

After 22.7 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.0 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 – weekly, 8.30am-3.30pm
Farmers’ Market – every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 8.30am-2.30pm
Sunday Market – weekly, 9am-4pm
Friday Mini Market – weekly, 9am-3pm
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – Coffee only

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10.8 km

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

Highlight • River

The canal side at Ely is the River Great Ouse, which flows through the city's waterfront and offers a variety of walks, shops, and attractions.

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11.3 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 of a longer hike around Ely. It is the best route to link the cathedral and the River Great Ouse.

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11.5 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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12.8 km

Oliver Cromwell's House

Highlight • Historical Site

Until 1986, Oliver Cromwell's former home was the vicarage of St Mary's Church (next door). It is now a Civil War exhibition, telling the story of Cromwell's role as the leader of the Parliamentarians and subsequently Lord Protector. For more information see the website olivercromwellshouse.co.uk

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13.0 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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13.2 km

Unwrapped Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cake stop

Tip by

13.5 km

The Yard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe and dining venue run by local coffee roastery, Silver Oak, with large, covered outdoor space as well as indoor areas. Ample bike parking and cleat-friendly surface make for a great group ride stop.

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22.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

1.47 km

513 m

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

26°C

14°C

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Ely Market Square – Ely Porta (Walpole Gate) loop from Littleport

Ely Market Square

Ely Waterfront on the River Great Ouse

Cherry Hill Park

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

Oliver Cromwell's House

General Store Bake Shop

Unwrapped Café & Shop

The Yard Café

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