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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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After 62.0 km for 199 m

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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

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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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

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

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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View of the River Cam

Christ's College, University of Cambridge

Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Parker's Piece

Peterhouse, University of Cambridge

St John's College, Cambridge

Gonville and Caius College

View of the River Cam from Magdalene Bridge

Magdalene College, Cambridge

Ely Cathedral

Ely Porta (Walpole Gate)

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