Ely, river Ouse and Caudle Fen

Kings Lynn Group

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Overview

Meeting at main entrance to Ely Train Station for a 10:40 start.

The walk heads south out of Ely, crossing Cawdle Fen to bring us to Little Thetford. We return to Ely along Fen Drain and the River Great Ouse, finishing at the riverside in Ely town centre.

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Start time:: 10:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

NOTE Later than usual meeting time due to train services on Sundays.

Train from Kings Lynn 09:45, Watlington 09:52, Downham Market 09:59

Train from Thetford 09:58

Return train Kings Lynn line are 15:38, and then hourly

Return train Thetford line 15:44, 16:23 and then hourly from each of these times

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 54333 79414
Nearest postcode:: CB7 4DJ
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Start time:: 10:40 am

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