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Windermere Lake Cruises

Bowness-on-Windermere

Windermere Lake Cruises runs scheduled cruises on Windermere in the Lake District from Bowness, Ambleside (Waterhead), Brockhole and Lakeside. Bowness Pier is the main base, and most cruises depart from there.

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Where to stay

  • Bowness-on-WindermereLakeside village at the pier, with the most hotels and guest houses
  • WindermereTown beside the railway station, about 5 minutes by car from Bowness
  • AmblesideTown at the head of the lake, about 20 minutes away by road
  • KendalMarket town about 25 minutes away by car, with more choice of hotels
  • GrasmereVillage about 30 minutes away

Getting there

  • Bowness Pier is a 25-minute walk from Windermere railway station, or take bus 599 or 755 or a taxi from outside the station
  • Bus 6, 508, 599 and 755 also serve Bowness Pier
  • The pier has no car park of its own; six pay-and-display car parks (600+ spaces) are a 5 to 20 minute walk away
  • Lakeside, at the south end of the lake, connects with the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and Lakes Aquarium
TipThe car parks near Bowness can fill up on sunny days, so arrive early or travel by train and bus. Check the service status page, as sailings depend on conditions.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Windermere Lake Cruises?

Bowness-on-Windermere: Lakeside village at the pier, with the most hotels and guest houses. Windermere: Town beside the railway station, about 5 minutes by car from Bowness. Ambleside: Town at the head of the lake, about 20 minutes away by road. Kendal: Market town about 25 minutes away by car, with more choice of hotels. Grasmere: Village about 30 minutes away.

How do I get to Windermere Lake Cruises?

Bowness Pier is a 25-minute walk from Windermere railway station, or take bus 599 or 755 or a taxi from outside the station. Bus 6, 508, 599 and 755 also serve Bowness Pier. The pier has no car park of its own; six pay-and-display car parks (600+ spaces) are a 5 to 20 minute walk away. Lakeside, at the south end of the lake, connects with the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and Lakes Aquarium.

Any tips for visiting Windermere Lake Cruises?

The car parks near Bowness can fill up on sunny days, so arrive early or travel by train and bus. Check the service status page, as sailings depend on conditions.

Which airport is closest to Windermere Lake Cruises?

The nearest airport on this site is Teesside International Airport, about 61 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.