Ely to Brandon

A station-to-station walkCambridgeshireEast Anglia

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Snow softens Ely’s rooftops where the Lantern towers - Winter branches etch fine lacework through the quiet hours.
Snow softens Ely’s rooftops where the Lantern towers - Winter branches etch fine lacework through the quiet hours. by John D Fielding

A long, largely flat Fenland route starting along the canal, then a mix of footpaths, farm tracks, gravel and lengthy stretches of road. It is fairly exposed in places, with farm tracks that can be deeply muddy near the sewage works and includes stepped bridges and metal turnstiles. Partly follows the Hereward Way. There are several railway stations on the route, so it can be broken into shorter chunks. Look out for deer, hares, and (in places) wild greengage and plum trees.

Lunch: Cafes and pubs in Ely at the start; few facilities along the way.

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a third of the walk. Long sections follow A-roads with 60mph limits and no pavement, which are not safe for walkers; a footpath crossing near Shippea Hill is not maintained and impassable, forcing a detour. Stepped bridges and turnstiles make it unsuitable for those with mobility issues; one path near Brandon passes through thick, deep mud by the sewage works.

A little old church in Thetford woods
A little old church in Thetford woods by Mandyjj543

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Walk details: Slow Ways.

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