From weekend walks taking in tea rooms, beauty spots and historical landmarks, to long-distance bike rides, there are lots of ready-made routes including the impressive 8.2-mile route on the National Cycle Network from Ely to Wicken Fen alongside the River Great Ouse.
Walkers & Cyclists
In East Cambs you’ll find a network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors.
There are even some fabulous dog-walking trails, like this one in Lode. Or you could plan your own unique route using our interactive map which will also show you dog-friendly places to stop for refreshments and if they have bike racks.
If you need some more inspiration, we’ve gathered just a few suggestions to give you an idea of the range of options available.
Walking
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Discover three ancient villages as part of the Fen Edge Trail linking the landscape of the Fen Edge to the local geology, history, culture and wildlife.
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Find out why the humble eel is so important in Ely’s history, as you walk its unique Eel Trail.
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Stride along Devil’s Dyke, Britain’s finest Anglo-Saxon earthwork of its kind, a five-mile trail offering far-reaching views across Burwell and Swaffham Prior.
Cycling
- Explore East Cambs’ rich mill and industrial heritage by cycle on two circular trails.
- Cycle the Jockey Trail, through a rolling patchwork of chalk grasslands, paddocks and woodland, and happen upon ‘Fen edge’ settlements.
- Take your pick of a series of cycle routes around the Fens, taking in the open, flat Fen landscape while visiting many of the towns and villages within the district.
- View the cycle routes across East Cambs here.