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This joint ticket and connecting bus from Ash Landing to Hill Top, Far Sawrey and Hill Top will not be running in 2026.
Our boats between Bowness and Ash Landing will be running as normal from 23 May to 27 September 2026.
Hill Top (the former home of Beatrix Potter) is within walking distance of our Ash Landing Pier. More details here.
For a great day out, why not explore the Lake District by boat and bus?
This convenient boat and bus ticket allows you to park the car and explore the quieter side of Windermere and the villages and countryside from the western shore. Travel from Bowness to Ash Landing on our regular Cross Lakes Shuttle and then take the bus on to destinations such as Hill Top, Far Sawrey and Hawkshead.
Bowness to Ash Landing by boat (every day)
The regular shuttle from Bowness Pier 3 whisks you to Ash Landing and your awaiting 525 bus. Enjoy stunning views of woodlands, historic buildings an islands along the way.
The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
Onward travel via Mountain Goat 525 bus (every day except most Fridays)
The
Mountain Goat 525 bus conveniently picks you up from Ash Landing Car
Park - 100 metres walk from our pier. From there, the bus takes you on
route to Hawkshead. This service provides easy access to Hill Top, Far Sawrey and Hawkshead.
You can get off at any stop and return on a later bus/boat back to Bowness later in the day.
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Mountain Goat bus outside Hill Top
Ash Landing signpost
Cross Lake Shuttle leaving Bowness
Ash Landing pier
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From a full day of adventure on Windermere to exploring exciting events on and off the water, see how you can make the most of your Lake District adventure.
24 May 2026
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