The Backs
The Backs features on the Gingerguide audio walk through Cambridge. Give it roughly ~30 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.
- Type park
- Suggested visit ~30 min
- Cambridge Cambridge guide
About The Backs
The picturesque parkland and meadows along the River Cam behind several of Cambridge's most famous colleges.
The Backs is the name given to the picturesque area of green parkland and meadows along the River Cam behind the colleges of King's, Queens', Clare, Trinity, and St John's. The area provides some of the most iconic views in Cambridge, with college buildings and bridges framed by mature trees and manicured lawns sweeping down to the water.
Did you know? In medieval times, The Backs were used for farming and rubbish disposal, a far cry from today's manicured lawns and pristine gardens.
How long is a visit to The Backs?
Set aside roughly ~30 min for The Backs. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is The Backs worth your time?
The Backs is among the 12 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for Cambridge, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.
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