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Can you kayak on the River Cam?
Canoeing on the Cam The River Cam is a great place to canoe or kayak. You can canoe along any section that we look after including the upper River in Grantchester, the Backs and the Lower River out through to Waterbeach.
Can you kayak on rivers in England?
In England & Wales, you can kayak anywhere you like, free of charge, on tidal waters except those which are off limits as above. The effect of the tide extends far up many rivers. The general rule is that if a river was once a highway for commercial traffic, it is still a highway and can be used by kayakers.
Where can I paddle in Cambridge?
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- Put-in point.
- Portage to Mill Pond.
- Mathematical Bridge and King’s College.
- Wren Library and St John’s College New Court.
- Bridge of Sighs.
Where does River Cam start?
Ashwell Springs
Widdington
River Cam/Sources
Can you kayak in Ely?
For vacationers who like the idea of traveling by water, surrounded by the beauty only nature can provide, wilderness kayaking is for you.
What do I need to kayak in UK?
To simplify the answer, if you want to paddle on virtually all the inland waterways in England you will need a licence. This includes narrowboats and unpowered craft such as canoes, kayaks, dinghies, rowing boats, paddleboards, and light inflatable craft.
Do I need a kayak license UK?
If you’re kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddleboarding in England or Wales a waterway licence is required to paddle on over 5000km of waterways that are managed by the Canal & River Trust, the Environment Agency, the Broads Authority and a number of other waterway authorities.
Are you allowed to kayak on canals?
If you want to kayak, canoe or paddleboard on London’s canal system you should have a Canal & Rivers Trust permit or British Canoeing membership – see our page on Access and Licences.
Can I Canoe in Cambridge?
There is a public landing place at Quayside (on your left, just before Magdalene Bridge) but you cannot leave a canoe there securely.
How polluted is the River Cam?
Every river and body of water in Cambridgeshire has failed pollution tests conducted by the Environmental Agency, its most recent report says. The Cam was rated as moderate for its ecological status, but each part of the river failed the chemical pollution test.
Where can I go canoeing on the cam?
Canoeing on the Cam The River Cam is a great place to canoe or kayak. You can canoe along any section that we look after including the upper River in Grantchester, the Backs and the Lower River out through to Waterbeach.
Do you need a licence to canoe in the Cambridge River?
But before you jump in a canoe and row down the river, there are some things you might need to do. If you’re looking to canoe downstream of Mill Pond in Cambridge, then you’ll need a licence before you get in the water.
Do you need a licence to paddleboard on the River Cam?
You can get a licence from Cam Conservators, the navigation authority for the River Cam from Bottisham Lock to the Mill Pond, provided you already have third party insurance in place. Along with canoes and kayaks, stand-up paddleboards are also welcome on the river – but you’ll also need a licence to use them too.
What is the cam conservators’ agreement with British Canoeing?
The Cam Conservators have an agreement with British Canoeing, which gives members of the body the ability to canoe or kayak on the river where a separate licence might otherwise be required. Signing up to the CambridgeshireLive newsletter means you’ll receive our daily news email.