River Cam

Cam
View north towards Clare College bridge in Cambridge
Location of the River Cam's mouth in Cambridgeshire
Location
Country	England
County	Cambridgeshire
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	south of Debden
• coordinates	51°57′37″N 0°16′18″E / 51.9602°N 0.2718°E / 51.9602; 0.2718
• elevation	112 m (367 ft)
Mouth	River Great Ouse
• location	east of Stretham
• coordinates	52°20′54″N 0°15′09″E / 52.3483°N 0.2525°E / 52.3483; 0.2525
• elevation	2 m (6 ft 7 in)
Length	69.4 km (43.1 mi)
Basin features
River system	River Great Ouse
Tributaries
• left	Bourn Brook

The River Cam (/ˈkæm/) is the main river flowing through Cambridge in eastern England. After leaving Cambridge, it flows north and east before joining the River Great Ouse to the south of Ely, at Pope's Corner. The total distance from Cambridge to the sea is about 40 mi (64 km) and is navigable for punts, small boats, and rowing craft. The Great Ouse also connects to England's canal system via the Middle Level Navigations and the River Nene. In total, the Cam runs for around 69 kilometres (43 mi) from its furthest source (near Debden in Essex) to its confluence with the Great Ouse.