C Y C L I N G & T H E C A M

Cycling and Cambridge's River Cam

As is obvious from its name, Cambridge and the River Cam are inseparable. Once used by traders, the river is now mainly a mecca for pleasure-seekers; whether used as a scenic backdrop for a picnic or barbeque, a day out in the country, or to sit quietly on its banks fishing, a bicycle provides an ideal means of transport, for yourself, your food or equipment.

The river, however, also provides a home to a large boating community in colourful house and narrow boats. The towpaths along the river provide the main means of access for boat owners to their homes, and a bicycle is almost a necessity for transporting fuels and provisions from the city centre or out of town supply shops (the CamCarts bicycle trailer is ideal for such journeys).

Websites for Cam Boaters

CamBoaters - the website of Cambridge's boating community
The Great Ouse Boating Association (GOBA) - represents boaters on the rivers Great Ouse, Cam, Lark, Little Ouse, Wissey and associated East Anglian waterways of England
Conservators of the River Cam - the navigation authority for the River Cam
The Residential Boat Owners Association (RBOA)
The Rowers' River - More info from the First and Third Trinity Boat Club
The Cam - Fact and Fiction - CamFacts and Poetry from the Wikipedia

Towpath Attractions

The Riverboat Georgina - River Tours and bespoke Parties
The Bumps - the famous Cambridge University boat races
The Fort St. George - One of Cambridge's favourite riverside watering holes, and not a bad dining establishment either, the Fort was around when there was still a ferry connecting the two riverbanks. Can't miss it on Midsummer Common.
The Green Dragon - 5 Water Street, Cambridge - a lovely riverside pub, (cycle up the towpath from the city centre, past the Fort St George, under Elizabeth Way bridge, past the new flats at Riverside and onto Stourbridge Common. The next bridge takes you straight to the Green Dragon.)
Midsummer House - Daniel Clifford and his team serve up a 2 Michelin starred experience in gorgeous riverside surroundings on - you guessed it - Midsummer Common.
The Village of Fen Ditton - Cycle along the south side of the river, through Stourbridge Common. A new cycle path will take you straight into the village, which has a lovely old centre. The Lynn Strover art gallery s also worth a visit.
Milton Country Park - Cross to the North side of the river via the bridge on Stourbridge Common and cycle along the towpath until you reach Baites Bite Lock, then turn left on the road to Milton. Park entry will be on your left, after the first set of houses.

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