Virtual Tour of the Cam

Part 3 – Fen Ditton

This is the third of four pages that take you on virtual tour of the river Cam in Cambridge, from Jesus Lock to Bait's Bite Lock. This stretch of water is the scene each year of Cambridge's famous bumping races, and of a host of College events such as the Fairbairn Cup. A rowing map of the Cam and various facts and figures are also available.

The photographs were taken by Mat Hubbard on 17 July 1997.

« Chesterton | Fen Ditton | To Bait's Bite Lock »

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The Reach is the widest, straighest section of the river, and is suitable for side-by-side contests.

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Ditton Corner, named after the nearby town Fen Ditton, marks the bottom of the Reach.

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The Plough, a favourite place for watching May Bumps.

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Plough Reach.

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Grassy Corner, always the scene of frantic action in Bumps.

« Chesterton | Fen Ditton | To Bait's Bite Lock »