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Bury St Edmunds Group

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Overview

Meet outside Ely Railway Station where toilets will be available. This is a varied circular walk using The Ouse Valley Path to Little Thetford where we shall have a short break then return through fields and the golf course to the city. We loop around part of the city and after a picnic lunch stop near the cathedral we'll continue via Hereward Way and the Ouse Valley Way. 

Saturday, 2 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There are free all day car parks in Ely with Ship Lane and Forehill being the closest. Please allow 15minutes to walk to the station.

UPDATE

There are trains from Bury at 08.29 and Thetford at 09.00 which will get you to Ely in a shorter time than road travel.. This day is a designated strike day but according to the website Greater Anglia trains will be running on these lines. However it is best to check the day before you travel and if in doubt travel by car.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 54312 79435
Nearest postcode:
CB7 4DJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

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