Section 1 of 5, Fen Rivers Way
Ely to Brandon Creek
8.3 miles (13.3 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 597 029. Finish: TL 607 917. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 15 m of climbing and 18 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ely.
- Station
- Downham Market, 700 m from the start. Directions TF 602 033
- Bus stops
- Bu Shelter, adj, 120 m from the start. Directions TF 598 029Bus Shelter, opp, 140 m from the start. Directions TF 598 029Railway Station, opp, 680 m from the start. Directions TF 603 032
- Car parks
- Haygates flour mill, 520 m from the start. Directions TF 601 032Car park, 600 m from the start. Directions TF 603 030Car park, 680 m from the start. Directions TF 603 032
Getting back
The section finishes at Brandon Creek. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Ferry Bank, 140 m from the finish. Directions TL 608 918Black Horse Dro, 960 m from the finish. Directions TL 600 910
Planning the Fen Rivers Way
- Planning the whole trail: norfolk.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 52%; the rest (49%) isn't recorded.
About 52% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
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