Great North Swim Special - to/from Bowness
An easy way to get to the start/finish line of the Great North Swim
This special boat service runs on Friday 10 - Sunday 12 June 2021 between Bowness and Brockhole - the start/finish line of the John West 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 10 June
- We depart Bowness at 10:15, 11:15, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45, 16:45, 17:15, 17:45 (extra boats will be added if needed). The journey takes 20 minutes.
- We depart Brockhole at 10:45, 11:45, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:15, 17:15, 17:45, 18:15 (extra boats will be added if needed). The journey takes 20 minutes.
🕑 Saturday 11 June
- We depart Bowness at 7:45, 8:45, 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 12 June
- We depart Bowness at 7:30, 8:30, 10:15, 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.
- We depart Brockhole at 8:00, 9:00, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15, 12:45, 13:15, 13:45, 14;15, 14:45, 15:15. 15:45 (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.
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)
