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Cambridge Boat Ride, UK Punting on the Cam

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. travel videos & photos at: https://townsofeurope.com/ with text, maps & links.