Freedom Of The Lake ®
Unlimited boat travel for 24 hours on all routes | ⚓ See the full lake on this ticket: Lakeside ↔ Bowness ↔ Ambleside in 🕘 over 3 hours
THIS TICKET IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE Due to circumstances out of our control, it is unlikely that this ticket will be available for Spring/Summer 2024. We're sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. |
The Bowness to Ferry House service is a convenient way to access the western shore of Windermere.
This cruise is ideal for:
Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life. Explore the famous author's former home, inspirational garden, second-hand bookshop, cafe & more.
🚶 Walk from Ferry House Jetty (1.8 miles (2.9km), on gravel path and clearly signposted)).
🎫 Please note that Hill Top visitors need to pre-book via the National Trust website ( can be done on the same day up to 8am).
This fascinating Victorian building built in 1790 has a colourful history and offers stunning views of the lake. The site is open all day, has information boards & a courtyard café.
🚶 The station is a short uphill walk (0.3 miles / 0.5km) from our Ferry House Jetty.
🗺️ Download Walking Map PDF
Our walker’s ticket includes boat travel and a scenic 4 mile walk along Windermere’s western shore. The Bowness to Ferry House service provides one of the boats you’ll need to enjoy this great circular walk.
Bowness > Ferry House Departures (15 mins duration) | Ferry House > Bowness Departures (15 mins duration) |
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10:15 | 10:35 |
10:55 | 11:15 |
11:35 | 11:55 |
12:15 | 12:35 |
12:55 | 13:15 |
14:10 | 14:30 |
14:50 | 15:10 |
15:30 | 15:50 |
16:10 | 16:30 |
16:50* | 17:10* |
* Does not operate after 22 October 2023
We're sorry but this ticket cannot be booked online, simply purchase your ticket from Bowness Pier on day of travel (customers can also board at Ferry House and pay when they arrive in Bowness if required).
1 April to 29 October 2023
Adult Single | Adult Return | Child Single | Child Return | Family (2 ad + 3 ch) Single | Family (2 ad + 3 ch) Return |
£4.50 | £7.50 | £2.70 | £4.50 | £13.00 | £21.50 |
🔴 RED CRUISE | Bowness ↔ Ambleside Waterhead | ✔️ Services OK |
🟡 YELLOW CRUISE | Bowness ↔ Lakeside | ✔️ Services OK |
🔵 ISLANDS CRUISE | Bowness → Windermere Jetty (Museum) → Bowness | ✔️ Services OK |
🚤MOTOR BOAT HIRE from Bowness | Bowness Beach Hire Point ONLY | |
🚤 MOTOR BOAT HIRE from Waterhead | Waterhead Hire Point (nr. Ambleside Pier) | ✔️ Services OK |
🕑: We are now running to our winter timetable. More routes and services available after Easter 2024.
This service is operated by traditional wooden launches and is not recommended for customers with limited mobility.
Please visit our Accessibility section for more information.
Did you know that you can make more of your cruise by upgrading it? Why not combine your cruise with a local attraction, or enjoy a full day on Windermere with the Freedom of the Lake.