Great North Swim Special - Ambleside Start
An easy way to get to the start/finish line of the Great North Swim
This special boat service runs on Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 June 2022 between Ambleside (Waterhead) and Brockhole - the start/finish line of the John West Great North Swim.
With a direct service between Ambleside (Waterhead) ↔ Brockhole, swimmers and spectators can enjoy a hassle-free park & ride service between the many car parks around Ambleside (Waterhead). Beat the crowds and limited parking at Brockhole by using this special boat service.
Boat departures
🕑 Saturday 11 June
- We depart Ambleside (Waterhead) at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 & 17:00. The journey takes 20 minutes.
- We depart Brockhole at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 & 17:30. The journey takes 20 minutes.
🕑 Sunday 12 June
- We depart Ambleside (Waterhead) at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 & 17:00. The journey takes 20 minutes.
- We depart Brockhole at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 & 17:30. 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 Ambleside or Brockhole.
- 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.
Standard Ticket Prices (valid from Saturday 2nd April 2022 until Sunday 30th October 2022)
- Prices below are return fares
- Book your tickets by selecting a date in the 'Book Your Cruise' box below.
| Adults | Children |
|---|---|
| £9.40 | £4.70 |
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)
