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Guidance for visiting boats

 

 

The River Cam offers some great boating through beautiful countryside which can take you to the historic centre of Cambridge. Please observe our Byelaws whilst on the River, ensuring that everyone's experience of the River is peaceful and pleasant. 

 

All visiting boats are required to be registered, insured, boat safe and identified prior to accessing the River Cam.

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To visit Cam Conservancy waters, please click the link below which will allow you access to not only our waters, but also that of the Middle Level Commissioners and the Environment Agency Eastern Region waters too!

 

Please ensure that you can access the areas of the navigation required. Currently the locks at Baits Bite and Jesus are closed. Click here for latest updates on the Lock Island.

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Anglian Pass 2025/26

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Facilities & Moorings for visiting boats

There is a range of moorings available for short term (48 hr) stays in Cambridge.  We have a google map available of these, plus local facilities.

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Google map of Moorings & Facilities

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21/05/2024 LOCK CLOSURE INFORMATION

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Due to safety concerns regarding the structural integrity of the lock islands at Baits Bite and Jesus Green, the decision has been taken to temporarily close the locks until further notice. More detailed structural investigations will be undertaken and a plan for remedial works developed urgently. The Conservators are engaging with the Environment Agency and Local Authorities to seek a coordinated approach.

 

Further information: The Conservators of the River Cam are responsible for the navigation (the river) from Mill Pool in Cambridge to Bottisham Lock (Waterbeach) and the locks in between, namely Jesus Green Lock (JGL) in Cambridge and Bait’s Bite Lock (BBL). ​Each lock has an island between the lock chamber and the sluice and weir structures, which it supports. At both Jesus Lock and Baits Bite Lock, the Conservators own the lock and lock island, while the Environment Agency (EA) own and operate the sluice and weir. In addition, the lock islands support footbridges and public right of way in these locations, which are managed by the relevant Local Authorities.​

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Following observations of cracks in both lock islands, early in 2024 the Conservators of the River Cam commissioned structural surveys.​ The consequent reports identify significant structural fragility in the lock islands and a need for reinforcement work in the short to medium term.​ The Conservators have collectively reviewed the reports and are urgently drawing up a detailed risk assessment, commissioning more detailed surveys, and developing a project plan for remedial works.

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