Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
Clare Bridge
Clare Bridge
River Cam, Cambridge
Clare Bridge crosses the River Cam from Clare College.
How to get here:
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Rail: Cambridge Station - Head along Station Road, then at the end turn right into Hills Road. Follow the road to the next main junction, crossing over into Regent Street; this continues into St Andrews Street. Turn left into Downing Street; at the end turn right into Trumpington Street and then left into Silver Street. Once you cross the bridge, follow the path on the right to the Backs. Clare Bridge is just visible from the college gate, or you can pay to enter the college grounds to reach it. +
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Bus: Cambridge Bus Station - Walk along Emmanuel Street and then turn left into St. Andrew's Street. Turn right into Downing Street; at the end turn right into Trumpington Street and then left into Silver Street. Once you cross the bridge, follow the path on the right to the Backs. Clare Bridge is just visible from the college gate, or you can pay to enter the college grounds to reach it. +
This location is private and has no or limited access only. The bridge and the college is accessible during the day by admission (£2.00).
Access: publicStatus: recognisableBridge from Garret Hostel Lane
Photograph taken: 29th July 2007 by Chuck Foster
"This picture is taken of the bridge from the other side, from Garret Hostel Lane."
Shada (1)
Filmed: 15 Oct 1979
The Doctor loses control of the punt.
Shada (1)
Filmed: 15 Oct 1979
Skagra heads off from the bridge.
Where to walk to next?
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The Backs (The Five Doctors, Shada). Follow the path south, and it will come to the Backs.
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Garret Hostel Lane (Shada). Follow the path north, and then turn right onto Garret Hostel Lane. Walk along the lane to the bridge.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Trinity Lane (Shada): 0.11 miles. 
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King's Parade (Shada): 0.16 miles. 
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St Edward's Passage (Shada): 0.17 miles.
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Silver Street (Shada): 0.23 miles.
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Shada [15 Oct 1979]
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