Bowness / Windermere Ferry :
Most venues need to be pre-booked and some will have reduced hours and/or timed-ticketing.
How long does it take to sail around Windermere?
A return cruise between Bowness and Lakeside takes about 1.5 hours, and a return cruise round the whole lake takes about 3 hours. Some boats also stop at the pier at Brockhole, the National Park Visitor Centre.
Do Windermere cruises run all year round?
Welcome to Windermere
🚢 Explore Lake Windermere by boat – scenic cruises every day and open all year.
How much is the boat from Ambleside to Bowness?
Single/return tickets from Lakeside Pier to
| Destination |
Adult Single |
Child Single |
| Ambleside |
£14.70 |
£8.90 |
| Bowness |
£11.30 |
£6.80 |
| Brockhole (Via Bowness) |
Freedom |
Freedom |
| Windermere Jetty |
£12.60 |
£7.60 |
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Do you have to book Windermere Ferry? – Related Questions
How long should I hire a boat for lake Windermere?
Hire an electric motorboat for 1 or 2 hours from Bowness or Ambleside and explore Windermere at your own pace.
Can you pay by card on the Windermere Ferry?
New handheld ticketing machines (pictured below) will allow ferry staff to take payments by cash or card during the journey.
How much is a taxi from Ambleside to Bowness?
The quickest way to get from Ambleside to Bowness-on-Windermere is to taxi which costs £15 – £18 and takes 10 min.
Can you walk from Windermere to Ambleside?
This is a nice scenic route between two of the Lake District’s premier towns. It takes you from Windermere to Ambleside via Orrest Head, Troutbeck and Wansfell Pike.
How far is Bowness from Windermere?
The distance between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere is 1 miles. How do I travel from Windermere to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car? The best way to get from Windermere to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to bus which takes 6 min and costs £1 – £8.
Why is Windermere Ferry closed today?
Due to a strong South Westerly wind, the Ferry Service has had to be suspended at this time.
How many cars does the Windermere Ferry take?
It links the busy eastern shore of the lake and the peaceful countryside between Windermere and Coniston on the west, where there are many attractions and facilities for walking, riding and cycling. It carries up to 18 cars and over 100 passengers.
What time does Windermere Ferry open?
The ferry operates every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Its timetable sees crossings begin around 6.50 am and end at 9.50 pm (8.50 pm in the winter). There is a service from one side to the other every 30 minutes.
Where is the Windermere Ferry?
The Windermere Ferry is a vehicular cable ferry which crosses Windermere, a lake in the English county of Cumbria. The ferry route forms part of the B5285 road and crosses the lake at about its midpoint, from Ferry Nab in Bowness-on-Windermere to Ferry House at Far Sawrey, a distance of some 490 metres (540 yd).
How much is parking at Lake Windermere?
Why not leave the car behind, save money and reduce your carbon footprint by exploring Windermere by boat? Our Ambleside Pier has 21 spaces and costs £5.00 all day (other public pay and display car parks are nearby). Our Lakeside car park has 300 spaces and costs £4.00 all day.
How is the Windermere Ferry powered?
The Windermere Ferry has been operating for more than 500 years. The original craft were rowed across the lake, later ferries were steam driven and the most recent ones have had diesel engines.
Can dogs go Windermere Ferry?
Dogs travel for free on all Windermere Lake Cruises’ scheduled cruises . All we ask is that they are well-behaved and kept on a lead at all times.
Are dogs allowed at Beatrix Potter world?
“Great for little ones.”
What is there to do with dogs in Windermere?
Things to do in Windermere with dogs
- Windermere Lake Cruises.
- Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway.
- Ambleside Roman Fort.
- Ambleside Common Wood Walk.
- Grizedale Forest.
- Orrest Head Circular Walk.
- The Flying Pig, Bowness-on-Windermere.
- Brockhole Café, Brockhole-on-Windermere.