Littleport to Ely along the River Cam
A moderate walk (riverside) starting and finishing in Cambridgeshire, England, about 9.70km (6.03 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 2:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
7m (22ft)
Descent
2m (6ft)
Max. Elevation
10m (32ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
9m (28ft)
Start
Littleport railway station
End
Ely
Distance
9.70km
(6.03mi)
(6.03mi)
Duration
~2:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
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Created by Anonymous Walker on 13 Sep 2014
A beautiful walk along the left bank of the River Cam, crossing over only one road in its 10 miles. Countryside, resembling a Constable painting, but mind some of the herds of cows grazing near the riverbanks.
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Waypoints
OS Grid TL573874
Start by taking the train to Littleport. Both the start and end stations are on the main King's Lynn railway line.
OS Grid TL575864
The path follows the left-hand, or western, side of the canal. Note, the
path is overgrown in places: not for cyclists!
About 1.10 km (~0.68 miles) from 
OS Grid TL564814
There is only one road to cross, the Ely Road just outside the city. Cross here to the other side of the canal.
About 5.06 km (~3.14 miles) from 
OS Grid TL561805
Cross back over at the Roswell Pits nature reserve: www.wildlifebcn.org/reserves/roswell-pits
About 1.01 km (~0.63 miles) from 
OS Grid TL547800
The canalside path leads into Ely. Well worth popping into the city if you have not been here before.
About 1.49 km (~0.93 miles) from 
Ely stationOS Grid TL542793
Finish at the station which is near the canal.
About 0.82 km (~0.51 miles) from 
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Richard Moore
A couple of tips to make it a more enjoyable walk;
If you're walking on a bright winters afternoon the sun can be blinding. Better to do littleport to Ely as the sun will be at your backs.
Secondly if you do walk littleport to ely (which is better due to frequency of trains). Don't follow the fen river Way signs taking you across the bridge at the swan pub. Stay on the same side. Much nicer!