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
Cross Lakes and bus
A combined boat and bus ticket for travel between Bowness and Hawkshead/surrounding villages.
 | Route currently unavailable - back on 28 March 2026 This route only operates during our peak summer season and is currently closed for winter. The information below is for reference only and this service will resume on 28 March 2026. |
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.
Your ticket includes:
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.
 | Travelling to Hill Top - the former home of Beatrix Potter? We also offer a combined boat and bus ticket that includes entry into this National Trust property. More Information > |
Standard Ticket Prices (valid from Saturday 5th April 2025 until Sunday 2nd November 2025)
| Adults | Children |
|---|---|
| £14.40 | £11.00 |
Additional Information
- You can't purchase this ticket online - simply purchase your ticket at Bowness Pier. Show your boat ticket to the bus driver to get on board the 525 bus.
- Hill Top and the bus do not operate on Fridays except 30 May, 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 August
- 🐕 Well-behaved dogs travel free
- Your tickets is valid on any departure of the day