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We are the Cambridge Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Circular walk from Ely Railway Station along the Great Ouse to Little Thetford and return. It passes distinctive drained fens before re-entering the city, looping round the cathedral and returning to the riverside en-route to the railway station. There will be fine views of the cathedral at a number of points on the walk. 

Travel to Ely can either be by train from Cambridge Central station, leaving at 09.35am or Cambridge North at 09.39 which will arrive at Ely at 09.53. There is parking at Ely Station, run by National Car Parks, for which a charge is made.

Bring rations.

Leader Joye 07761380314

Saturday, 7 October 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
30.5m / 100ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 54300 79401
Nearest postcode:
CB7 4DJ
what3words:
beads.brief.basis
Start time:
10:00 am

Ely Railway Station - meet outside the main entrance.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking