They ply the waters of Windermere Ullswater Coniston and Derwentwater serving piers and jetties around each lake.

Fastest boat lake district. Coniston Water is the fifth largest lake in the Lake District by surface area. Windermere is fed by numerous rivers and at 105 miles long 1 mile wide and 220 feet deep is the largest natural lake in both the Lake District and England. Windermere is Englands largest lake in the heart of the Lake District.

By car it is roughly 20 minutes from Ambleside at the head of Windermere lake. By Air Newcastle and Manchester are the closest airports. Lake Cruises and Boat Trips in the Lake District.

The Lake District is a wonderful place to visit and the best way to travel around is by public transport so you can fully appreciate the scenery and visit the many attractions. Managed by the Nat. Launches operate lake cruises and boat trips in the Lake District on Windermere Derwentwater Coniston Water and Ullswater.

Its an easy 15-minute drive from Junction 40 of the M6 and 5km south of Pooley Bridge the village at the northern head of the lake just after Watermillock. The Boathouse is on the western shore of Ullswater in the northeastern Lake District. In the heavy rains of November 2009 Windermere lake rose 157cm.

We offer stunning boat services every day on historic steamers and modern launches. You also avoid the hassles of driving and parking which all helps to save the precious environment by reducing vehicles across. Measuring 18 kilometres in length it is the largest lake in England and meanders through the pretty green landscape.

Coniston Water is home to the famous Steam Yacht Gondola a beautifully rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht originally launched in 1859. Theres no more authentic way of getting around the Lake District than aboard a boat. A 250-acre garden - much of which was created by John Ruskin - surrounds a charming waterside house.