Great North Swim Special
An easy way to get to the start/finish line of the Great North Swim
 | 2025 Event - Available in early May We're just updating the online shop for this ticket. Tickets will be available to purchase from early May 2025. Archive information about the 2024 event can be seen below. |
This special boat service runs on Friday 7 - Sunday 9 June 2024 between Bowness and Brockhole - the start/finish line of The Great North Swim.
With a direct service between Bowness ↔ Brockhole, swimmers and spectators can enjoy a hassle-free park & ride service between the many car parks around Bowness (PDF Download Map). Beat the crowds and limited parking at Brockhole by using this special boat service.
Boat departures
🕑 Friday 7 June
- We depart Bowness at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:15, 17:15, 17:45, 18:15, 18:45 (extra boats will be added if needed). The journey takes 20 minutes.
- We depart Brockhole at 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45, 16:45, 17:15, 17:45. 18:15, 18:45, 19:15 (extra boats will be added if needed). The journey takes 20 minutes.
🕑 Saturday 8 June
- We depart Bowness at 7:45♿, 8:45♿, 9:50♿, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15, 12:45, 13:15, 13:45, 14:15, 14:45, 15:15, 15:45, 16:15, 16:45 (extra boats will be added if needed). The journey takes 20 minutes.
- We depart Brockhole at 8:15♿, 9:15♿, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15, 12:45, 13:15, 13:45, 14:15, 14:45, 15:15, 15:45, 16:15, 16:45, 17:15 (extra boats will be added if needed). The journey takes 20 minutes.
🕑 Sunday 9 June
- We depart Bowness at 7:45♿, 8:45♿, 9:50♿, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15, 12:45, 13:15, 13:45, 14:15, 14:45 (extra boats will be added if needed). The journey takes 20 minutes.
- We depart Brockhole at 8:15♿, 9:15♿, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15, 12:45, 13:15, 13:45, 14:15, 14:45, 15:15 (extra boats will be added if needed). The journey takes 20 minutes.
Ticketed Seating
To ensure that everyone can get to/from the start/finish these boats have ticketed seating.
- Choose from either a single or return journey from either Bowness or Ambleside.
- You must book a seat for the outward and return legs of your journey for everyone in your group.
- Infants (under 3s) who don't need a seat (who can travel on a parents knee) can travel for free.
Additional Information
- 🚳 Sorry, no bikes allowed on these special cruises
- 🚫 Sorry, no Local Resident Card / discount cards can be used on these special cruises
- ♿ Sorry, our modern launches on this service are not wheelchair accessible. Please try a Red Cruise or Yellow Cruise steamer departure instead.
- 🐕 Well-behaved dogs travel free (please keep them close to you at all times)
