11. Coniston Water Wild Cat Island Cruise Yellow Route
4.8· 135 reviews· 1 hoursSee nearly all of the lake in a 60-minute cruise around Coniston Water. See the ‘Wild Cat Island’ and sail to Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Take in the spectacular scenery of Coniston Water and experience the beauty and tranquility of the southern end of Coniston Water. Our guide will give commentary at various points along the route pointing out interesting places along the way, including Wild Cat Island of Swallows and Amazons fame, Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin and the Coniston fells including Coniston Old Man.
22. Ullswater Lake District Return Cruise from Pooley Bridge Pier
4.7· 54 reviews· 2 hoursOur company has been sailing on Ullswater since 1859 offering visitors an opportunity to experience this treasured landscape from a different perspective. Excellent facilities at the main pier houses. Toilets and licensed bars onboard, with seating outside on the upper decks and inside the lower deck saloons. Cruise through iconic mountain and countryside panoramas. Start at Pooley Bridge pier at 9:45 with a one-hour cruise to Glenridding pier. Get off at Glenridding and take the 5-minute walk to the village for some lunch or a stroll, there are a couple of pubs, hotels, and independent shops to pick up a souvenir before returning to the pier for your cruise back to Pooley Bridge, at 12:20 or 15:20.
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