Gliding along the Cam, the world's greatest half-mile of river in Cambridge, offers a unique perspective on this historic university city.
00:00 intro
00:15 punter
00:26 college summary
01:32 local ride
01:47 river walkways
02:03 geese, swans, cows and ducks
02:42 map route
02:59 Mill Pond
03:17 Scudamore's boat service begins
03:33 Bridge of Sighs
04:12 Kitchen Bridge
04:30 I describe it
04:47 Trinity College and Wren Library
05:28 Garrett Hostel Bridge
05:40 Clare College and Clare Bridge
06:13 King's College
06:24 King's College Chapel
07:00 The Backs
07:39 punt ride continues
08:06 punts bump
08:31 Queen's College and Mathematical Bridge
08:44 Mill Pond
09:44 The Anchor Pub
10:10 jugglers
10:54 Laundress Green
11:20 various punters
12:16 Anchor Pub on waterfront
12:40 Silver Bridge
12:52 Mathematical Bridge, Queen's College
13:28 chat with locals
14:08 history of punting and River Cam
15:32 punts bump again
16:25 Quayside
16:38 Scudamore's Punting Company
16:50 wine bar Cambridge Wine Merchants
You ride in a small boat past centuries-old colleges, picturesque bridges, and lush gardens immersed in the rich history, natural beauty, and architectural splendor of England's Cambridge University.
In addition to riding in the boat, there are some pleasant walkways along the riverbanks that provide lovely views looking out across the river, looking at the boats going by, the historic bridges, manicured gardens and parks teeming with natural beauty and wildlife, including geese, swans and ducks. Such waterfowl are common sights along the river. You might even spot a heron fishing in quieter spots.
One of the unique aspects is the sight of cows grazing on the grass. This rural touch in the middle of a university town is a quirky and charming feature of Cambridge life. These tranquil spaces are a major highlight of the punting experience.
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