River Cam from Cambridge to Upware
15 March 2014
Cambridge and the River Cam aren't far from home, but somehow
have never quite suggested themselves for a walk, but when Lucy was going nearby
and so there was the opportunity of a lift, it was a good time to put that
right.
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Lucy dropped us off opposite Stourbridge Common, from where we walked downriver,
with lots of rowers on the river
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After passing under the A14, we reached Baits Bite Lock and stopped for a drink
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Passing Horningsea
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Having crossed to the right bank at Clayhithe, we get a good view of the many
boats moored on the left bank here
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The countryside gradually becomes more Fen-like
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Approaching Bottisham Lock, the last chance for several miles to cross the
river.
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In Cambridge and for a while thereafter, the towpath (or Hailing Way as they
call it hereabouts) was busy with walkers, joggers and cyclists, but George and
I are now almost on our own, with the exception of an occasional moored boat.
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Crossing Swaffham Lock and looking along Swaffham Bullbeck Lode
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Old lock gates discarded by the side of the lode
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Following the river bank, away from the river for a little while
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The pumping station at Reach Lode Lock
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From Reach Lode Lock, looking along Reach Lode
An easy walk - not hugely thrilling as is to be expected in such flat territory,
but enjoyable enough to come back one day and continue on towards Ely.
Total distance 13.6 km in 3 hours 8 mins
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