Freedom Of The Lake ®
Sail around the lake on any of our cruises. Valid For 24hrs from first use.
Bike Boat
Explore the western shore by bike or ride a circular route from Brockhole
 | COVID19: THIS CRUISE IS CURRENTLY NOT RUNNING To maintain social-distancing and keep everyone on board safe, we've had to change our cruises with: |
⚠ The information below is for reference only. Please keep checking back to find out when we are re-opening fully.
Bike Boat : Brockhole > Bark Barn > Brockhole
The Bike Boat operates between Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre and the traffic-free western shore of Windermere and provides a convenient circular route that the whole family can enjoy.
The lake shore cycle route is mostly traffic-free and provides a flat and scenic day out for cyclists of all levels.
The Bike Boat is a great choice for a day's adventure - set out in the morning from Brockhole and return in the afternoon from Bark Barn.
Foot passengers can also use this service but priority will be given to cyclists.
Bike Hire
- Brockhole - Start your cycling adventure at Brockhole where the price of your bike hire includes transport on the bike boat. Find out more about bike hire from Brockhole on their website (external link)
- Other bike hire destinations marked are provided by Total Adventure (External website) & Country Lanes Cycle Hire at Windermere Railway Station (External website)
Timetable
Operates daily 25 May - 2 June, weekends 15 June - 14 July and daily 20 July - 1 September 2019. | |
| Departs Brockhole | Departs Bark Barn |
| 10:15am | 10:30am |
| 10:45am | 11am |
| 11:15am | 11:30am |
| 11:45am | 12 noon |
| 2pm | 2:15pm |
| 2:30pm | 2:45pm |
| 3:45pm | 4pm |
| 4:15pm | 4:30pm |
Bike Bus
If your legs are tired or you're feeling the strain, don't forget that the Stagecoach 599 bus services (Bowness < > Grasmere) can take 2 bikes on board. Services depart roughly every 20 minutes and it costs 20p extra per journey per bike. View the timetable here.
Buying tickets
We're sorry but these tickets cannot be purchased online. Simply buy your tickets on the day from Brockhole Pier.
(When boarding at Bark Barn, simply pay when you depart the boat at Brockhole)
Additional Information
- Single Bike Boat tickets are also available - Adults - £3.60, Child - £2.20, Family (2+3) - £10.40 | Sorry, not available online.
- Bike Boat tickets are not valid on the car ferry that is operated by Cumbria County Council. It costs £1 to take your bike on this service.
- Looking for cycling routes? There are loads of ideas on the Go Lakes Cycling website (external link)