Traditional Cambridge Punting Treat yourself to one of our award-winning Cambridge tours or explore the river yourself on one of our self-hire boats. Visit Cambridge and experience its historic waterways for yourself! We are at your service every day, except Christmas Day.
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Can you punt yourself?
Punt yourself on the River Cam
Some people learn to punt very quickly, but others don’t. If you haven’t punted before, our staff are always ready to offer punting tips and demonstrations. The maximum capacity of a self-hire punt is six people including punter (as required by law).
How much do Cambridge punters earn?
The pay for this role averages between £20,000 and £23,000 – a fantastic summer job, and you’ll even get to keep the tips that tourists leave for you!
Do you have to book punting in Cambridge?
Best Wishes and have a great time in Cambridge…. over a year ago. You don’t need to book in advance but it is cheaper if you do. At Let’s Go Punting we only offer a chauffeured service but it is possible to do self hire punting with other companies.
Do you tip Cambridge punters?
There is no obligation to tip what-so-ever, however if you’ve enjoyed yourself it is common to tip. How difficult is it to go on a punting tour? If you can sit on the floor and get back up again (even with a bit of help) then you will be just fine.
Where can I punt in Cambridge?
A punt tour along the world famous college ‘backs‘ is one of the pleasures of a visit to Cambridge.
Punting
- La Mimosa, on the corner of Jesus Green.
- Quayside.
- Trinity College, inside the college grounds.
- The Mill Pond, on Silver Street.
- Mill Lane.
- The Granta mill pond, near Sheeps Green.
Where should I start punting in Cambridge?
- Scudamore’s Punting Company. Founded in the early 20th Century, Scudamore’s are Cambridge’s original punting company.
- Rutherfords Punting. Glide along the world-famous College Backs on a traditional punt and experience Cambridge with Rutherford’s.
- Lets Go Punting.
How hard is it to punt?
Professional chauffeurs make the act of punting look very easy, but don’t be fooled it is very difficult. You could be forgiven for thinking that the act of pushing the boat with a pole off the river bed seems straight forward, and in theory, it is.
Can you take a dog on a punt in Cambridge?
Dogs on Punts
We love to see mankind’s four-legged friends enjoying a dog friendly day out in Cambridge.Scudamore’s Punting experiences are highly recommended as one of the county’s best dog days out experiences. Choose between a punting tour or hire your own punt for your adventure.
How deep is the River Cam in Cambridge?
The usual range of the River Cam at Cambridge Jesus Lock is between 0.64m and 0.74m. It has been between these levels for 90% of the time since monitoring began. The typical recent level of the River Cam at Cambridge Jesus Lock over the past 12 months has been between 0.60m and 0.79m.
Can babies go punting in Cambridge?
Babies and small children are welcome on our punts.Please note that on our punting tours they do count towards passenger numbers – even if they’re really tiny!
Are dogs allowed to go punting?
Punting Down the River Cam
And they are SO dog friendly! There are a couple of “ports” where you can hop on a boat – either with a group and a guide or on your own – and the staff at each of them were eager to give Giorgio a little cuddle.
What time does punting stop in Cambridge?
Usual hours: 10:00am until dusk.
You can use this information to organise your punt tour and boat hire adventure by selecting a time and day that suits your plans best. Please get in touch with any questions on 01223 359750.
Is punting in Cambridge all year round?
The most popular attraction: Punting in Cambridge. Punting is open all year round!
How long does it take to punt from Cambridge to Grantchester?
approximately three hours
It takes approximately three hours to complete punting from Cambridge to Grantchester.
How many punts are there in Cambridge?
Punt numbers
There are over 300 commercial punts which are licensed to operate in Cambridge.
What is punting in Cambridge?
What is punting in Cambridge? Punting in Cambridge means gliding through the famous College Backs in the heart of the city. During your tour, you will see 7 riverside colleges, including Magdalene, St John’s, Trinity, Trinity Hall, Clare, King’s and Queens’ College.
Can you visit Cambridge University?
The College is open to visitors and tourists all year round at the following times. Tourist access is through the Great Gate in St John’s Street only.
Why is it called punting?
Punting is boating in a punt. The punter generally propels the punt by pushing against the river bed with a pole.This derives from the wide usage in coastal communities of the name “punt” for any small clinker-built open-stem general purpose boat.
Do you get wet punting?
No matter how good you are at punting, you’ll find that your clothing will get a little wet (soaked if you jump in)! I recommend avoiding clothes that are made of thin, flowing material as they have a habit of attaining degrees in transparency (Cambridge certified, of course)!
How can I straight my punt?
Getting on a Punt
Lean the pole slightly forward and gently push straight behind the punt, work your way up the pole hand over hand, and when you get to the top with the pole trailing behind you, the boat and the pole should be in a straight line.
