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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.
Discover the easiest and most scenic way to visit Hill Top, the former home of Beatrix Potter.
This convenient ticket includes a return boat trip across Windermere, a short connecting bus journey, and guaranteed entry to this much-loved National Trust property. Travel from the heart of Bowness to the peaceful western shore and step into the world that inspired some of the most famous children’s stories ever written. From Ash Landing, the Mountain Goat 525 bus takes you straight up to Hill Top, making the whole journey easy and car-free. It’s a relaxed and memorable way to experience one of the Lake District’s most iconic places.
(Operates every day)
A shuttle service from Bowness to Ash Landing offers a convenient way to access the western shore. Enjoy stunning views of woodlands, historic houses, and beautiful gardens along the way.
The journey takes about 20 minutes.
(Not on Fridays unless peak school holidays)
The Mountain Goat 525 bus conveniently picks you up from Ash Landing Car Park - only 100 metres from our pier. From there, the bus takes you up the hill to drop you off at Hill Top.
The journey takes about 15 minutes.
(Not open Fridays unless peak school holidays)
Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter by visiting National Trust property Hill Top, her cherished home and the birthplace of her beloved stories.
Brimming with her favourite things, this historic cottage is where Beatrix found inspiration for her tales and nurtured her love for the Lake District.
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National Trust Claife Viewing Station is 10 minutes walk from our Ash Landing Jetty
Claife Viewing Station on the hillside
The view from Claife Viewing Station
Passengers onboard the Cross Lakes shuttle
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24 May 2026
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