Explore Windermere
Choose your boat:
Choose your boat:
Prices are return fares
Valid from: Saturday 28th March 2026
Valid until: Sunday 1st November 2026
This convenient ticket includes a return boat trip across Windermere, a countryside walk, and guaranteed entry to this much-loved National Trust property.
(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 one-way.
🕓 We recommend departing Bowness on the 10:00, 10:55, 12:10, 13:10 to have enough time to walk to, and enjoy Hill Top.
🕓 Depart Hill Top by 15:30 to have time to walk and catch the 16:40 last boat back to Bowness.
The scenic walking route between our pier and Hill Top is 90% off the road and signposted. It is 1.46 miles (2.35km) long, and slightly uphill. It takes most people about 1 hour to walk up to Hill Top and about 45 mins to walk back down to Ash Landing.
(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. Find out more here on the National Trust website.
Explore our full gallery for more stunning images.
Start your adventure at the official gateway to Hill Top, where the charm of the Lake District meets the legacy of its most famous resident.
Explore the traditional vegetable patches and heritage gardens that provided the backdrop for some of the most famous illustrations in children's literature.
Experience the magic for yourself as you enter the house that served as the setting for so many of your favourite childhood illustrations.
A Room with a View: Experience the quiet, creative atmosphere of Hill Top’s interior, where every window seat offers a glimpse into the landscape of a literary legend.
Explore our full gallery for more stunning images.
Start Here
Select your Cruise ticket below
Sailing times from {* selectedPier.depPier *} on {* dateFormat(form.date) *}
| Depart {* selectedPier.depPier *} | Arrive | Destination | Arrive {* selectedPier.arrPier *} | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| {* row.depTime *} | {* row.arrTime *} | {* row.arrPier *} |
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
Our guide to what’s on this May half termMake the most of the school break with a brilliant day out on the lake. Our cruises offer the flexibility to hop off and explore some of the Lake District’s top attractions – all while enjoying spectacular views from the water. It's a…
Make the most of your time on Windermere by upgrading your cruise. Combine your trip with a visit to a local attraction, or enjoy unlimited travel all day with Freedom of the Lake.
