Section 12 of 15, Ouse Valley Way
Aldreth to Ely
11.2 miles (18.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 444 721. Finish: TL 545 799. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 39 m of climbing and 38 m of descent; highest point 6 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Aldreth.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at The Borough, 1.2 km away (Directions); Waterbeach station, 9.1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Ely. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Ely, 650 m from the finish. Directions TL 543 793
- Bus stops
- Fore Hill, 210 m from the finish. Directions TL 544 801Bell Holt, 380 m from the finish. Directions TL 546 803
Planning the Ouse Valley Way
- Planning the whole trail: greatousevalleytrust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 85%, paved or flagged 12%.
About 5% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 5 kissing gates, 4 gates, 5 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
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