Cambridge from the water: the Cam, the bridges and the punt
Cambridge · United Kingdom
from 32 £ per person
You will walk along the river in Cambridge. You will see the boats people push with a pole. You will see a wooden bridge made of straight pieces. You will see the oldest bridge in Cambridge. You will see the green gardens behind the colleges. You will learn why the city is called Cambridge. Everything is flat and close. We walk slowly. We stop whenever you want.
What you'll see
- Mill Pond, the wide pool where the river opens up
- The Mathematical Bridge, built of straight timbers that look like a curve
- Clare Bridge, the oldest bridge in Cambridge, still in use
- The Backs, the green riverside lawns behind the colleges
What's included
- A local guide who knows the river and Cambridge's story
- A gentle, flat walk along the river
- Stops to watch the punts and rest whenever you want
Who it's for
For anyone who wants to see Cambridge from the water without getting on a boat: a flat, relaxed walk along the Cam, perfect for enjoying the punts, the bridges and the riverside gardens at an easy pace.
Details
- Categories
- Tradition, Nature
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Languages
- English
- Usual times
- 13:00, 16:00, 18:00
- Meeting point
- Mill Pond, at the end of Mill Lane (by the river)
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Terrain
- Flat or paved
- Distance on foot
- Medium (2–5 km)
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
- Toilets available
- Rest stops
- Public transport near the meeting point
Price by group size
- Small group (5–8): 47 £
- Standard (9–15): 32 £
- Intimate (2–4): 63 £