Progress towards triple-checked route options for Littleport’s four Slow Ways: 50%
Help connect Littleport
Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
Give a hike and help get a for every one of Littleport’s Slow Ways.
Walk to Littleport from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Ely—Littleport
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Elylit one |
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4 X |
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Review me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent 64m | Descent 45m | |
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Ely—Littleport
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Elylit two |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent - | Descent - | |
Ely—Littleport
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Elylit three |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Littleport—Brandon
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Litbra one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 26km/16mi | Ascent 76m | Descent 67m | ||
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Littleport—Downham Market
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Litdow one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 20km/12mi | Ascent 103m | Descent 99m | ||
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March—Littleport
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Marlit one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 29km/18mi | Ascent 64m | Descent 64m |
Collective progress
54% of Littleport’s routes are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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8 people have contributed to Littleport’s Slow Ways
1 people have pledged to walk and review a route
1 people have surveyed a route in Littleport
77km out of 106km have been walked and reviewed
147km of reviews have been shared in Littleport
Latest Updates
The first half of the route between Ely and river takes in some areas of housing and then skirts through Ely Country Park and areas of common land, rich in vegetation and wildlife....
kib21
I like the idea of there being a route that doesn't simply use the riverside between Ely and Littleport, but this one unfortunately doesn't work!...
mtormey
A short stretch of footpaths amid the various rail lines in the area gets you to the walk along the River Ouse. From there, it's a straightforward walk all the way to Littleport....
mtormey
I walked from Littleport, but the footbridge was closed, therefore continued on along the river, eventually coming into Ely by crossing the river on the main road bridge south of the town. After that you can go back up the river and into the town, but I went to the railway station. If the bridge is going to remain closed a new route is needed, perhaps keeping on the West Bank of the river....
Treeflea
It is a pleasure to walk and straightforward to follow, no need to worry about which way to go so your time can be spent admiring the scenery and dreaming....
Treeflea
It’s generally a straightforward route, the only issue being that the pedestrian footbridge across the River Great Ouse around 1 Km south of Queen Adelaide is currently closed, with access to the footbridge blocked by wire mesh fencing....
swebbews
After the river bends away from the road at the Denver Cruising Club the walk is quieter and more pleasant, though the minor road between Ten Mile Bank and Denver Sluice was busier than we expected....
swebbews
Grassy path (river bank) all the way from Queen Adelaide to Littleport. Grass path is sometimes over grown and cows can be found grazing. Not suitable for wheelchair users....
Slowwaywalker
(The DOWKIN route north to Kings Lynn along the Fen Rivers Way is much better.)...
tony77
From Hockwold to Lakenheath and then Sedge Fen to Lakenheath, the path is on dangerous roads. While it is straightforward to follow, it is not safe. I would not recommend this route....
rachellzbth
Slow Ways added Litbra one, a new walk from Littleport to Brandon
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Litdow one, a new walk from Littleport to Downham Market
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Littleport’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
TL5745487446
Lat / Lon
52.46228° / 0.31619°
Easting / Northing
557,454E / 287,446N
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