We’re not sure who the author of this Facebook page is but it’s clear that they have some insight into and experience of the punting industry in Cambridge: For most visitors to Cambridge, their experience of punting is fleeting, perhaps they have booked in advance, perhaps they get touted in the street. They spend a…

There are more punts on the river Cam than on all of the other rivers of England combined. Punting is massively popular in Cambridge, both with locals and visitors alike and is a multi-million pound industry. The punt touts (the street sellers encouraging people to go punting) are far less popular but that’s another story.…

There is a rich sub-culture surrounding punting and life on the river Cam that is not without its quirks that make it so unique. Here are a few things to be aware of when punting, especially on sunny days and during the busiest times on the river. Collisions Punting is incredibly popular – there are…