The St Ives and Ely loop from Cambridge

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The St Ives and Ely loop from Cambridge

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The St Ives and Ely loop from Cambridge

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88.7km

180m

Cycling

Embark on a challenging touring bicycle loop from Cambridge, covering 55.1 miles (88.7 km) with a modest 595 feet (181 metres) of elevation gain. This difficult route typically takes around 5 hours and 15 minutes to complete. You will cycle through the unique natural beauty of the Fens, meandering past…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 67.8 km for 23 m

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19.8 km

Fen Drayton Lakes Visitor Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fen Drayton lakes is a nature reverse run by the RSPB. There is a picnic area making it the perfect location for a mid ride rest stop.

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24.7 km

St Ives Bridge and Chapel

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Built in 1414 . St Ives Bridge is one of only 4 bridges in England that incorporates a Chapel.
St Ives has plenty of places to pick up some refreshments.

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52.6 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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53.4 km

Jubilee Gardens and Ely Marina

Highlight • Settlement

Another great stop for a rest in Ely, grab a bite while watching the boats rearrange themselves in the marina.

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54.3 km

Ely Ouse Riverside Path (Route 51)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not really unstable when moist on 40 mm gravel tires

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65.3 km

The Docky Hut Café

Highlight • Cafe

nationaltrust.org.uk/wicken-fen-nature-reserve

Wicken Fen is one of Britain's oldest nature reserves, and was the first reserve cared for by the National Trust, starting in 1899. The reserve includes fenland, farmland, marsh, …

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