The River Cam is the main river flowing through Cambridge in eastern England. After leaving Cambridge, it flows north and east before joining the River Great Ouse to the south of Ely, at Pope's Corner. The total distance from Cambridge to the sea is about 40 mi (64 km) and is navigable for punts, small boats, and rowing craft. The Great Ouse also connects to England's canal system via the Middle Level Navigations and the River Nene. In total, the Cam runs for around 69 kilometres (43 mi) from its furthest source to its confluence with the Great Ouse.
View north towards Clare College bridge in Cambridge
A Caius eight on the lower river about to be "bumped" by 1st & 3rd Trinity during the May Bumps rowing races 2005
The River Cam flowing past Stourbridge Common
The Backs in Cambridge: King's College Chapel (centre) and Clare College (left)
Cambridge is a city and non-metropolitan district in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is the county town of Cambridgeshire and is located on the River Cam, 55 miles (89 km) north of London. As of the 2021 United Kingdom census, the population of the City of Cambridge was 145,700; the population of the wider built-up area was 181,137. Cambridge became an important trading centre during the Roman and Viking ages, and there is archaeological evidence of settlement in the area as early as the Bronze Age. The first town charters were granted in the 12th century, although modern city status was not officially conferred until 1951.
Image: Cambridge Kings College vue des backs
Image: Punts, River Cam geograph.org.uk 5936313
Image: Church of St Mary the Great geograph.org.uk 5897670
Image: Trinity Street, Cambridge (geograph 7688455)