River Cam

The River Cam

The River Cam is a lovely river that runs through the city of Cambridge in eastern England. It is a special part of the area and loved by many.

The river starts near a village called Widdington in Essex. It flows north and east until it joins another river called the River Great Ouse near a place called Ely. The River Cam is about 69 kilometres (43 miles) long.

People enjoy the river in many ways. One fun way is by using small boats called punts to gently float along the water. The river is also used for rowing, where people race in long, narrow boats. There are many beautiful bridges and green spaces along the river, making it a popular spot for relaxing and enjoying nature.

The River Cam is usually calm, but sometimes it can flood. The last big floods happened in 2001 and 2009. The Environment Agency looks after the river’s water levels and sends out warnings when flooding might happen.

Everyone takes care to make sure there is enough water in the river. In the 1990s, the Environment Agency helped by taking water from underground and putting it back into the river using special pipes. This helps keep the river healthy and full.