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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Steamers and launches sail daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. Additional summer routes. Timetabled services.
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…
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.
Coniston
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
Keswick
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also available to hire.
Windermere
Boat Hire and Kayaking at Brockhole Visitor Centre on the shore of Windermere
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…
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.
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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