Coniston Launch

Enjoy cruising aboard our launches around beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.

Our Red Route sailings last for 45 minutes and pass Bluebird's base and Holly Howe. A Red Route ticket will also allow you to hop on and off all day on Red Route sailings.

Our Wild Cat Island Cruise (Yellow Route) lasts for 60 minutes and covers most of the lake. Discover "Wild Cat Island" as seen in the 1970s film "Swallows and Amazons". A Yellow Route ticket will allow you to hop on and off all day on Yellow Route or Red Route sailings.

Coniston Launch provides a ferry service to 6 jetties, including Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin; discounted house entry tickets are available on board.

You can also use the boat one way and then enjoy the walk back along lakeshore footpaths, or if you are feeling more adventurous you can explore the high fells.

Experience our special cruises which include 'Swallows & Amazons' for those who are familiar with stories; 'Campbells on Coniston' for a comprehensive talk about the speed record attempts from the late 1930s.

You may like to charter a launch for your private use in the late afternoon or evening.