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Boat Trips and Boat Hire

There’s no more authentic way of getting around the Lake District than aboard a boat. They ply the waters of Windermere, Ullswater, Coniston and Derwentwater, serving piers and jetties around each lake. Coniston Water is home to the famous Steam Yacht Gondola, a beautifully rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht originally launched in 1859; which evokes the sophistication of a bygone era. All four lakes also have watersport centres where you can hire your own boat – whether a row boat, a sail boat or even an electric one.

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  1. Windermere Lake Cruises
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    Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside

    Address

    Lakeside, Cumbria, LA12 8AS

    Telephone

    015394 43360

    mail@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

    Steamers and launches sail daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. Additional summer routes. Timetabled services.

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  2. The Staycation Express
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    Ribblehead Viaduct - Settle to Carlisle Railway. Photo by Stuart Petch.
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    Great days out on the Settle to Carlisle Railway

    Address

    Carlisle, Cumbria

    info@railcharterservices.co.uk

    Carlisle

    New luxury tourist trains to run daily except Fridays this summer on the famous Settle-Carlisle railway from mid July to mid September.
    Following the success of ‘The Staycation Express’ last year plans are currently being finalised for the 2021…

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  3. Windermere Lake Cruises
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    Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness

    Address

    The Promenade, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HQ

    Telephone

    015394 43360

    mail@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

    Windermere

    Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises, buffet cruises, corporate hospitality, public sailings and group travel. Steamers and launches sail daily throughout the year from Bowness.

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  4. Steam Yacht Gondola
    Steam Yacht Gondola

    Address

    Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN

    Telephone

    015394 32733

    gondola.bookings@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Coniston

    Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.

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  5. Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
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    Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry

    Address

    Windermere, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Operates daily between Ferry Nab, Bowness and Ferry House, Far Sawrey.

    Wheelchair access.

    Bike spaces.

    Bike Capacity: Until full. Also dependent on the number of cars on the ferry.

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  6. Ullswater Steamers
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    Ullswater Steamers

    Address

    The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US

    Telephone

    017684 82229

    enquiries@ullswater-steamers.co.uk

    Penrith

    The ‘Steamers’ create the perfect opportunity to combine a cruise on a beautiful lake with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the Lake District. Operating an all year service with varying timetable connections. Cruise times vary from…

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  7. Windermere Lake Cruises, Self Drive Boats
    Windermere Lake Cruises, Self Drive Boats

    Address

    The Promenade, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HQ

    Telephone

    015394 43360

    mail@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

    Windermere

    While Windermere is famous for its larger vessels, did you also know there’s a fleet of almost 50 smaller, self-drive boats available to hire privately? Each with a quiet, electric motor, our smaller boats are easy to drive, with no previous…

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  8. Windermere Lake Cruises, Wray Castle
    Windermere Lake Cruises, Wray Castle

    Address

    Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA

    Telephone

    015394 43360

    mail@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises, buffet cruises, corporate hospitality, public sailings and group travel. Steamers and launches sail daily throughout the year from Bowness.

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  9. Windermere Lake Cruises, Waterhead
    Windermere Lake Cruises, Waterhead

    Address

    Waterhead Pier, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EY

    Telephone

    015394 43360

    mail@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than just a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises, buffet cruises, corporate hospitality, public sailings, group travel.

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  10. Coniston Launch Boat trips and tours
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    Address

    Coniston Boatlandings, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN

    Telephone

    017687 75753

    info@conferry.co.uk

    Coniston

    Enjoy cruising aboard 1920's launches with solar-electric power. A unique and environmentally friendly way to enjoy beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.

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  11. Boat Hire on Derwentwater - Keswick Launch Co
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    Boat Hire on Derwentwater - Keswick Launch Co

    Address

    Keswick Launch Co, Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Telephone

    017687 72263

    info@keswick-launch.co.uk

    Keswick

    Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No boating experience is necessary as we provide full safety instruction and life jackets for everyone on board. Keswick Launch also offers 50-minute cruises…

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  12. Keswick Launch Co - Lake Cruises on Derwentwater
    Keswick Launch Co - Lake Cruises on Derwentwater

    Address

    Keswick Launch Company, Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Telephone

    017687 72263

    info@keswick-launch.co.uk

    Keswick

    Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also available to hire.

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  13. Boat Hire at Brockhole
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    Boat Hire and Kayaking at Brockhole on Windermere

    Address

    Brockhole on Windermere, Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ

    Telephone

    015394 46601

    infodesk@lakedistrict.gov.uk

    Windermere

    Boat Hire and Kayaking at Brockhole Visitor Centre on the shore of Windermere

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  14. Coniston Boating Centre
    Coniston Boating Centre
    Coniston Boating Centre - Boat and Cycle Hire

    Address

    Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW

    Telephone

    015394 41366

    conistonbc@lake-district.gov.uk

    Coniston

    There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire motor boats, rowing boats, sailing dinghies, canoes and paddleboards to explore the lake in a style that suits you. We have a wheelchair-accessible…

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  15. Windermere Quays Boat Hire
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    Windermere Quays Boat Hire from Windermere Aquatic Ltd

    Address

    Glebe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE

    Telephone

    01539 442121

    hireboats@aquaticboatcentres.com

    Windermere

    Our fleet of self-drive electric hire boats accommodates anything from 2 up to 10 passengers and allows you to explore England’s largest lake at your own pace.

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  16. Low Wood Watersports Centre Sailing
    Low Wood Watersports Centre Sailing
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    Low Wood Watersports Centre Canoeing and Kayaking
    Low Wood Watersports Centre Waterskiing
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    Low Wood Watersports Centre Sailing
    Low Wood Watersports Centre Boat Hire
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    Low Wood Watersports Centre

    Address

    Low Wood, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LP

    Telephone

    015394 39441

    watersports.lowwood@englishlakes.co.uk

    Windermere

    Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of equipment, is a great location for waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking/canoeing and boat hire.

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