[2024 Cambridge Attraction] Travel Guide for River Cam (Updated Sep)
No.8 of Best Things to Do in Cambridge
Rivers
Rafting
Address:
United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time:
45-60 minutes
Phone:
+44-1223-927331
Study in the UK|Depart from London|Super detailed Cambridge day trip guide
|Depart from London|Super detailed Cambridge day trip guide.🇬🇧 Xu Zhimo's 'Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again', depicts a series of flowing images, constituting wonderful artistic conceptions, meticulously expressing the poet's 💞 love for Cambridge, and nostalgia for past life. Many people have beautiful fantasies about Cambridge because of this poem🉑
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👇The itinerary recommended by the editor this time is a day trip to Cambridge departing from London! Feel the charm of knowledge!
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🔎Recommended attractions
📍Corpus Clock, on the street outside the Taylor Library of Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, you can overlook King‘s Parade
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📍King's College, originally a bustling market by the river, on the banks of the River Cam, facing the city center's King‘s Parade
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📍Apple Tree, growing outside the entrance of Trinity College, Newton first saw an apple falling from the tree here
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📍Cam River Boat, coming to the historic Cambridge, taking a wooden boat to tour the Cam River is the best choice.
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📍Mathematical Bridge, the entire bridge was originally not fixed with a nail or screw🔩. Later, students disassembled it to explore the mystery of the bridge, but they could not restore it, so they had to fix it with nails again
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📍'Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again' monument, just as Xu Zhimo 'quietly' came to Cambridge, this monument also quietly lies on the grass by the Cam River, go and see Xu Zhimo's🉑 traces.
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📆One day may not be enough to see many attractions, the following route is very🈶 classic, most people will choose the attractions!
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💥University of Cambridge-King's College-Mathematical Bridge-Sigh Bridge
(If you want to check in all the attractions, you can also do it! 🚤If you take a boat, you can have a panoramic view)
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📍Departure place: London, Coventry, York, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, pick up and drop off, 60 pounds per person
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🈶This weekend, go with your friends to check in Xu Zhimo's Cambridge, Newton's🍎 apple tree, and receive edification at the world's top university!
ediecarlwagner
Cambridge: The Kingdom of Bicycles
If you ask me to relate a city from UK to Amsterdam 🇳🇱, I would say definitely Cambridge 🇬🇧. Locals ride the bicycles to arrive in schools, works, or shops 🚴♂️🚲. Also, the city has a canal in which some people could row 🛶🚣♂️. The other thing that I want to mention is the streets. I was amazed when I walked throughout the streets 🚶🏼♂️👣#Cambridge#bicycle#chapel#row .
the best spots to visit :
King's College Chapel💒
The River Cam 🏞️
University of Cambridge 🎓
The Corpus Clock 🕰️
Cambridge Market Square 🛒
Adem Ozleyen
Gently, I left as I gently came to my poem like Xu Zhimo's poem
A very short stay in Cambridge on the Kang River rafting
from the Bridge of Sighs to the Math Bridge with the connotation of the Cambridge boatman
There are also clumsy tourist strokes. The more you collide, the more you are happy to give a smile.
Although there is no sunset in the golden willow, but the people on the river will meet again
River Cam is located in Cambridge The beautiful sword river of the university is also a symbol of Cambridge University.
For a long time in the past, Jianhe was called the River Granta and River Cam
by the locals. It is actually the same river. The former refers to the city of Cambridge. The section of Grantchester is located in the upper reaches of the river. The river is meandering. The scenery on the shore is natural and simple
the latter is the lower reaches of the river. The river is wide and the water flow is gentle.
It is the gorgeous architecture of the University of Cambridge campus, the College Backs.
Ocean channel
The incredible river Cam, Cambridge!
The River Cam, winding its way through the heart of Cambridge, offers one of the most picturesque and quintessential English experiences. Flowing alongside the city’s historic colleges and charming bridges, the river is an essential part of Cambridge's character and a must-see for visitors.
Punting on the River Cam is a highlight, allowing you to glide gently past some of Cambridge’s most iconic landmarks, such as the King's College Chapel, the Wren Library, and the Bridge of Sighs. Whether you choose a guided tour or try punting yourself, the experience provides a unique perspective of the city’s stunning architecture and lush green landscapes. The knowledgeable guides share fascinating anecdotes and historical insights, adding depth to your journey.
The riverside paths are perfect for walking or cycling, with lovely views and peaceful spots to enjoy a picnic. The Backs, a series of gardens and parks behind the colleges, offer a serene escape with beautiful vistas of weeping willows and manicured lawns.
With its tranquil waters, elegant bridges, and historic surroundings, the River Cam offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, making it an essential stop for anyone visiting Cambridge. A day by the River Cam promises a charming and unforgettable experience.
#myhiddengems #traveltips #familytrip
Charlie Walton
UK·Cambridge In-Depth Tour!
🔜【Recommended Itinerary】:
1️⃣ King's College
✨Highlights: King's College boasts over 550 years of history, with its most notable feature being the chapel commissioned by Henry VI, renowned as one of the largest fan vaults in the world.
⏱️Suggested visit duration: 1-1.5 hours
🌹Notes: Some areas may be closed to the public, so check and purchase tickets in advance.
2️⃣ St John's College
✨Highlights: One of the oldest colleges in Cambridge, often seen while punting.
⏱️Suggested visit duration: Flexible based on actual conditions
3️⃣ Trinity College
✨Highlights: The largest college in Cambridge, with famous landmarks like the statue of Henry VIII at the entrance and Newton's apple tree in the courtyard.
⏱️Suggested visit duration: Flexible based on actual conditions
🌹Notes: Opening hours may vary due to exams or term times, so check in advance.
4️⃣ River Cam
✨Highlights: The mother river of Cambridge, with picturesque riverside scenery, making it the best choice for a boat tour of Cambridge.
⏱️Suggested visit duration: 1.5-2 hours
🏕️Activity recommendation: Take a traditional wooden boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Cambridge and feel the poetic charm of Xu Zhimo's 'Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again'.
Other Attractions
✨Great St Mary's Church: The oldest church in Cambridge, where you can climb the bell tower for a panoramic view of the city.
✨Mathematical Bridge: A famous wooden bridge reputedly built without nails.
✨Market and souvenir shops: Stroll through the market, taste local delicacies, buy souvenirs, and experience the local life of Cambridge.
Decho Travel
Northern Ireland's Emerald Wonderland and British Retro Gentleman
British Retro Gentleman, where ancient buildings exude a gentlemanly charm. This place combines the best of New York and Paris, featuring vintage architectural vibes and a stylish modern lifestyle.
Northern Ireland's Emerald Wonderland, with its unique landscapes and secluded feel, offers the hidden beauty of a magical coastline.
✨【Highlights】
❤ In-depth Northern Ireland
🎈 Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge - The third most dangerous rope bridge in the world, 30 meters above the sea, connecting the main island of Ireland with Carrick-a-Rede Island.
🎈 Giant's Causeway - A UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring a coastline made up of tens of thousands of polygonal basalt columns, resembling an otherworldly landscape.
🎈 Dark Hedges - Filming location for the King's Road in 'Game of Thrones,' an avenue of beech trees planted by the Stuart family in the 18th century, creating an eerie, magical forest tunnel.
👑【Vacation Picks】
❤ Gentleman London - British Museum + London Eye
❤ Scottish Spirit - Edinburgh Castle + Calton Hill
❤ Cambridge Slow Life - Visit Cambridge University + Punting on the River Cam
❤ Exciting Ireland - Phoenix Park + Guinness Storehouse
❤ One of the World's Top Ten Estates - Powerscourt Estate
❤ Filming location for 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' - Trinity College Library
❤ Meet at the Edge of the Atlantic - Cliffs of Moher
❤ Traditional British Fish and Chips & Authentic English Afternoon Tea
🎊【Quality Recommendations】
❤ Selected 4-star hotels with buffet breakfast throughout the trip
❤ Relaxing vacation with no shopping
❤ Well-paced itinerary, suitable for those with limited vacation time
❤ Departure with just one person
❤ Private group with no strangers
❤ Excellent Chinese-speaking driver-guide + VIP exclusive vehicle, stop as you go
❤ Better prices for groups
🛬【Itinerary】9 days and 7 nights
DAY.1 Domestic - London, pick-up
DAY.2 London
DAY.3 London - Cambridge - York
DAY.4 York - Edinburgh
DAY.5 Edinburgh - Cairnryan - Belfast
DAY.6 Belfast - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick
DAY7. Limerick - Dublin
DAY8. Dublin - Return to domestic
DAY9. Arrive domestic
DMHT@**
The River Cam
#familytrips2024
The River Cam is a picturesque waterway that flows through the heart of Cambridge, England. It's one of the most iconic features of the city and a popular destination in Cambridge as it passes through various picturesque landscapes, including meadows, parks, and historic villages, before entering the city. It features several historic bridges, including the iconic Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. You can take a punt ride leisurely to enjoy the historic bridges, the scenic views of the colleges and nature. Instead of punt ride, you can also enjoy the River Cam by strolling around.
Cambridge is a dream destination for family trips to explore in United Kingdom as Cambridge is a historic city and have of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, University of Cambridge.
Mintymin
Punting on the River Cam
How can one miss a punting trip when visiting the historic city of Cambridge? Punting in Cambridge is one of the most classic tourist activities of the University of Cambridge. Thanks to Xu Zhimo's poem 'Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again', punting on the River Cam has become a must-do activity in Cambridge. The punters are often students from the university working part-time, and they are quite good-looking too. The punting tour allows you to appreciate the architecture along about three-quarters of the River Cam, lasting about 45 minutes. The journey passes by 7 colleges, as well as the famous Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs, and also goes by the representative building of the University of Cambridge—the King's College Chapel.
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Cambridge is awesome in the Autumn 🍂
#fallishere
Autumn is always a best weather to visit Cambridge after Summer . you will see a lot of different color in the city by different kind of tree. strolling around the city is cosy and lovely .
The fall “color” has added some new vibes in to the city. Cambridge is packed full of trees and green spaces many of this beautiful spot line the banks of the River Cams, making beautiful way to enjoy the perfect way to see the beautiful autumn scenery .
also, there will be some other autumn activities organize by the city for you to explore .
we love the autumn in the city definitely will
be back again. recommended 😊
#awesomepic #tripmoments #couplestrip
Kenny_on_the_go
A Boat Ride On River Cam
Do you know you can do a boat ride along river cam in Cambridge, where thebkocals actually call it punting. This is where you will rent a guy to stand behind the boat and use a long oar to push the boat along the waters, just like what you see in Venice. Almost similar I shall say.
The best area for punting is at the upper cam river. Each ride should take you from 45mins to almost an hour, and definitely one of a romantic river ride especially in the calm waters and nice cold weather.
#celebratewithtrip #cambridge #london #punting #boatride #rivercam