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Lane Punting Station

📍 Scudamore's Punting Company, Granta Place, Newnham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, England,

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Quick Facts

Location: UK, Cambridge
Category: Activities
Duration: Half day
Address: Scudamore's Punting Company, Granta Place, Newnham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, England,
Coordinates: 52.2010, 0.1162

Introduction

Lane's punting ticket office is one of the ticket and boarding points for punting on the River Cam in Cambridge, on the riverside around Granta Place near the Mill Pond. Punting is a traditional Cambridge way to sightsee: a boatman propels a flat-bottomed wooden punt with a long pole, carrying visitors slowly along the Cam past college gardens, bridges and lawns. Such ticket points usually offer routes of different lengths, with guided shared trips as well as hourly self-hire for those with some experience. After buying a ticket you board and can view college buildings and riverside scenery up close, typically starting from the central college stretch. Sailings and fares vary with season and operation, so check the ticket office's on-site information before setting out.

✨ Highlights

Traditional Punting

A boatman poles a flat-bottomed punt slowly along the Cam, a long-established way to see Cambridge.

College Gardens from the Water

Routes pass college lawns and buildings along the river, showing waterfront views hard to reach on foot.

Several Routes

Ticket points usually offer trips of different lengths and hourly self-hire.

Easy Riverside Boarding

On the riverside around Granta Place near the central colleges, boarding and ticketing are convenient.

🛈 Practical Info

→Suggested time：45–90 minutes depending on the route

→Best season：Spring and autumn offer mild weather and good riverside scenery

→What to bring：Sun and wind on the water are stronger, so bring a jacket and sun protection

→Sailings：Routes, departures and fares are subject to on-site information

→Transportation：On the central riverside, reachable on foot

💡 Tips

• Queues are long in peak season, so confirm the day's sailings at the ticket office early.

• Sit steady and follow the boatman's guidance; avoid moving about on board.

• Self-hire needs some skill, so beginners may prefer a trip with a boatman.

• Protect belongings from splashes and hold devices firmly when taking photos.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Lane Punting Station?

Queues are long in peak season, so confirm the day's sailings at the ticket office early. Sit steady and follow the boatman's guidance; avoid moving about on board.