Bus & Boat Ticket

As our busiest pier, Bowness offers the widest variety of cruises on the lake.

Located at postcode LA23 3HQ, it's a 2-minute walk from Bowness village and the closest pier to Windermere Village (10 minutes by bus/car or a 25-minute walk).

While we don't have our own parking, there are over 400 pay-and-display spaces within walking distance. You'll also find easy access to bus connections and national rail services via Windermere Railway Station.

Located at the northern tip of Windermere, Ambleside (Waterhead) Pier offers some of the most stunning views of the Lake District fells.

The pier's postcode is LA22 0EY. It's an easy, flat walk just a half-mile from Ambleside village center, with regular buses also available.

While the pier has a small car park, there are over 200 public pay-and-display spaces within a five-minute walk. You'll also find easy access to local bus connections.

Located at the southernmost tip of Windermere, Lakeside is our quietest pier, and home to some of the area's family-friendly attractions.

The pier's postcode is LA12 8AS and has over 300 on-site pay and display car parking spaces at a reasonable price.

It provides direct access to the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway (seasonal), but bus services are limited with the nearest bus stop being at Newby Bridge (1.5 miles away via footpath).