Enjoy a two hour cruise on England’s most beautiful lake in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lake District National National Park. Iconic Lakeland scenery, cultural site, wildlife spotting.

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Ullswater is the epitome of the Lake District and is regarded as the most beautiful lake in England. It’s home to the popular Ullswater Steamers who have been sailing on the lake since 1859 offering visitors an opportunity to experience this treasured landscape from a different perspective, onboard one of the largest heritage vessel fleets in the world. The boats connect with many famous walking routes, including the Ullswater Way a 20 mile route around the lake. There are excellent facilities at the main pier houses. You will find toilets and licensed bars onboard, there are seating options outside on the upper decks and inside the lower deck saloons.

The cruise will take you through iconic mountain and countryside panoramas best seen from a boat. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as peregrine falcons or red deer on the high fells and don’t forget the camera. The valley has rich cultural connections, its majestic beauty has inspired writers and poets such as William Wordsworth over the centuries. You will understand why this is a Lake District hidden gem and memory making experience.

Your cruise starts at Pooley Bridge pier. It is a one hour cruise to Glenridding pier. There is an option to get off at Glenridding but check your return cruise time back to Pooley Bridge. It is a 5 minute walk to the village, there are a couple of pubs, a hotel and independent shops to pick up a Lake District souvenir before returning back the pier to catch one of the cruises back to Pooley Bridge pier your start point.

Mountain view scenic cruise in the heart of the Lake District National Park
England’s most beautiful lake, its landscape has inspired famous poets/writers
Heritage boats in operation, Lady of the Lake was launched in 1877
Ullswater is home to some of the UK rarest mammals and birds. Keep a look out.
Flexible return cruise giving plenty of time to have a refreshment stop or walk

Includes:
Open ticket with flexible return time.
Cruise time in total is one hour each way.
Select cruise time from Pooley Bridge for first cruise.
You can choose to spend time at Glenridding and enjoy a walk and refreshment stop before the return cruise.
Please check timetables to ensure you arrive for the return cruise.
Total cruise time is two hours.
Food and drink
Parking charges – please note parking is in Pooley Bridge. 15 minute walk to departure pier
Charge for bikes, dogs or paddleboards

 

 

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