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Rowing Boats

Row boats are available at Bowness & Ambleside
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Rowing Boats hire

Explore the lake at your own pace
Hire for 1 or 2 hours

    Standard Ticket Prices

    1 Hour Slot £26.00
    2 Hour Slot £42.00

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    Our Traditional Rowing Boats

    Our wooden rowing boats can make a great romantic trip out on Lake Windermere.

    Enjoy a slower pace and take in the stunning views.

    • Maximum 4 people (1 person must be over 18).
    • Accompanied children under 16 go FREE.
    • Traditional Windermere design - carefully maintained from Victorian times.

    Please arrive within plenty of time for your booking. Boats are non-refundable or transferable.

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    Start this cruise from any of these locations

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    Explore Windermere at a calmer pace in a rowing boat

    Our photogenic rowboats have been part of the Windermere scenery since Victorian times. Share your photos with us to be featured in our gallery.

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    Spent a very fun hour rowing on Lake Windermere. Staff very friendly, helpful and accommodating (let my son have a blue life jacket!). Equipment in excellent condition. Was a great way to spend the morning. Sarah M, TripAdvisor.

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    Easy to book and the Ahmed at Ambleside Pier was such fun and pleasure to assist us. Had 1 hour booked on rowing boat. Boat was very well maintained. Good instructions. Kevin H, TripAdvisor.

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    Boats can be hired for 1 or 2 hour slots

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    Ticket pricing

    • Bookings are limited to a maximum group size of four, a valid ticket must be purchased for every person traveling, including children of any age.
    • Child prices are valid for children aged 15 years and under.
    • First two adults are included in ticket price and each subsequent adult is an additional charge.

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