Ely: Ship of the Fens
20 people attending
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4 people waitlisted
Waitlist: This event may become fully booked, however, if you'd like to attend and there are no spaces left, add yourself to the waitlist, places often become available closer to the date, and chances are you may still get a place.
Join Alex for this nine-mile wander in and around the cathedral city of Ely.
We will meet outside Ely station and head southwards along the Great Ouse. Leaving behind the imposing silhouette of Ely Cathedral, known as the "Ship of the Fens" because of how it dominates its surroundings, we will gently meander along the river banks until we reach the confluence of the Great Ouse and the Cam.
Our route then takes us across open fields and to our lunch stop, the village of Little Thetford, with its pretty cottages and parish church. We will then turn northwards across Cawdle Fen with the cathedral becoming ever more present again as we approach the city.
On reaching Ely we will weave along the streets past Oliver Cromwell's house, arriving at the imposing western façade of the cathedral, originally founded by St Etheldreda in the 7th century. After a circuit of the cathedral we will make our way back to the river at the marina where you are welcome to head back to the station, the car park or to a local pub.
Don't waste that space!
Spring always means lots of new and existing members excited to be getting back out more. Please only book if you know you can make it. If your plans change please free up the space for someone else.
New members
Please feel free to join this as your first OutdoorLads event. If you have any questions then feel free to message me, or go to the "My First Event" section under "About Us".
Is it dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome but please be aware not all members are as fond of dogs as you.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres.
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain.
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions.
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters.
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece).
Trousers: jeans are not ideal as they become heavy and cold in the rain. Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and shorts are convenient for warm days.
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather. Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry.
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer.
Sunglasses: recommended just in case at any time of year
Sun cream: the sun can be unexpectedly fierce so please ensure you protect yourself.
Food & drink
We will stop for lunch so please bring a packed lunch. There is a shop at Ely station and a big Tesco next door but there is very little en route.