Cambridge University Canoe Club (CUCC) is based on the River Cam just upstream from Newnham, making it a well-situated access point for paddling one of Cambridge's most scenic stretches of water.

The club serves University of Cambridge students and supports both recreational and competitive canoeing and kayaking, with activities ranging from casual trips on the Cam to more ambitious white-water expeditions.

The club maintains its own riverside site, which it periodically develops to support training and coaching.

Canoeing and kayaking on the Cam are popular year-round, particularly on the section above the Mill Pond toward Grantchester, where CUCC and the separate Cambridge Canoe Club both operate.