Brockhole, footpath walks and lake cruises

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Boat and Bus Timetable Operates 5 April to 2 November 2014 < Boat

Depart Bus

> Arrive Hill Top Hawkshead

Bowness/Pier 3

Ferry House

Bus

Bus

10.00 10.40 11.20 12.00 12.40 2.00 2.40 3.20 4.00 4.40✝

10.20 11.00 11.40 12.20 1.00 2.20 3.00 3.40 4.20 5.00

10.27 11.07 11.47 12.27 1.07 2.27 3.07 3.47 4.27 5.07

10.35 11.15 11.55 12.35 1.15 2.35 3.15 3.55 4.35 5.15

Returns from Hawkshead & Hill Top <

Depart Hill Top

> Ferry House

Hawkshead Bus

10.40 11.20 12.00 12.40 2.00 2.40 3.20 4.00 4.40

Arrive Bowness

Bus

Boat

Bowness/Pier 3

10.47 11.27 12.07 12.47 2.07 2.47 3.27 4.07 4.47

10.20 11.00 11.40 12.20 1.00 2.20 3.00 3.40 4.20 5.00✝

10.35 11.15 11.55 12.35 1.15 2.35 3.15 3.55 4.35 5.15✝

Combined Boat & Bus Fares Pier 3 to Hill Top

Single Return

Pier 3 to Hawkshead

Single Return

Adult £5.65 £10.00

Child £3.25 £5.90

Family £15.45 £27.85

£6.70 £11.50

£3.70 £6.60

£18.30 £31.35

Boat Fares only Pier 3 to Ferry House

Single Return

Adult £2.70 £4.50

Child £1.60 £2.70

Family £7.60 £12.75

✝Does not operate after 25 October.

Family - 2 Adults and up to 3 children.

Child is 5 - 15 yrs

Take the traditional launch from Pier 3 at Bowness for a short 10 minute journey across the lake to the picturesque Western shore. Here, a Mountain Goat mini bus will be waiting to take you on to the National Trust’s Hill Top (the house of Beatrix Potter), Hawkshead and beyond - even as far as Coniston.

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CROSS LAKES EXPERIENCE BOAT - BUS - BOAT SERVICE

The journey to Hill Top takes approximately 20 minutes; Beatrix Potter’s house is open every day except Fridays, (however the garden and shop are open every day).

The beautiful village of Hawkshead is a further 10 minutes along the road here you will find a selection of shops and cafés, along with the Beatrix Potter Gallery, displaying a large collection of her original illustrations. Quizzes available for children.

The Beatrix Potter Gallery is open every day during June, July, August and every day except Fridays at other times of the year (however, the nearby shop is open every day).

You may continue your journey from Hawkshead by bus to Grizedale, and (via another boat) to Coniston. Please ask for the ‘Cross Lakes Experience’ leaflet showing dates, times and connections for this boat-busboat service.

Any of the above journeys may be started from Lakeside, Brockhole or Ambleside by using any of our regular ‘steamer’ and launch services (see Windermere Lake Cruises main timetable).

Discovery Walks Book

Fourteen walks around Windermere all connected to the Windermere Lake Cruises network. Pick up a copy at the piers or on board for only £2.50.

Windermere Lake Cruises

Winander House, Glebe Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3HE. Tel: (015394) 43360. www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk e-mail: mail@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

Tickets available from our ticket offices on the day of travel or pre-book online and save

www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

LOVELY LAKESHORE WALK AND CRUISE 2014 - 5 APRIL to 2 NOV Enjoy the snowdrops and daffodils of springtime, the butterflies and scents of high summer and the magnificent colours of autumn. Leave the car behind and enjoy the lake and all the pleasures the area has to offer.

Join the boat at Lakeside, Bowness or Brockhole (or your journey may begin and end at Ambleside Pier), sail north to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery and lovely secluded bays before arriving at Ambleside Pier, then take the traditional launch service to Wray Castle (pictured and open to the public) ready to start your gentle 4 mile stroll along the lake shore path to Ferry House (located next to the car ferry), where your third boat journey of the day will return you to Bowness.

Walkers Ticket Starting/Finishing Bowness, Brockhole or Ambleside

Adult

£9.90

Child (5-15yrs)

£5.70

Family

£27.70

This brochure is best read in conjunction with Windermere Lake Cruises Summer Timetable, see Freedom of the Lake Ticket therein for the Starting/Finishing at Lakeside fares.

To Hilltop, home of Beatrix Potter (2 miles) and Hawkshead (see over page for Boat & Bus Timetable)

Ferry House

Lakeside Bowness

Fell Foot

This gentle 2 hour walk is ideal for older children, younger children should be supervised. Larger wheeled pushchairs are better suited to the terrain.

Well behaved dogs travel free but should be under close control, preferably on a lead.

Wray Castle

Brockhole Ambleside Pier (Waterhead)

Ambleside your Walkers’ Ticket allows you to take a break at any of the stops and catch a later boat.

*When you step off the jetty at Wray, you need to take the path left to follow the lake shore south to Ferry House. However, if you wish to visit Wray Castle first, it is only a few minutes detour along the path leading away from the lake. Retrace your steps to commence the walk.

Lakeside Dep Bowness Arr Bowness Dep Brockhole Arr/Dep Ambleside Pier Arr Ambleside Pier Dep Wray Castle Arr

9.50 10.05

9.30# 9.50# 10.05# 10.10 10.25

9.20 10.00 10.10 10.40 10.55 11.10

10.20 11.00 10.30 11.10 10.50 11.05 11.40 11.30+ 12.10 11.45+ 12.25

11.20 12.00 11.50 12.20 11.25 12.10 12.35 11.45 12.25 12.50 12.55 12.10 12.40+ 1.30 1.30 12.25 12.55+ 1.45 1.45

12.30 1.10 1.00 1.25 1.20 1.35 1.55 1.50+ 2.40 2.05+ 2.55

*Start your walk to Ferry House, which at a gentle stroll takes approximately 2 hours.

Ferry House Dep 12.20 1.00 2.20 3.00 3.40 4.20 5.00✝ Bowness Pier 3 Arr 12.35 1.15 2.35 3.15 3.55 4.35 5.15 Bowness to Ambleside Pier Every 30 minutes (approx) - Bowness to Brockhole operates every 60 mins (approx). Services operate until 5.40 (4.00 after the 25th Oct).

Bowness to Lakeside Every hour (approx) until 5.45 (4.00 after 25th October) Times shown in Red Print: Bowness to Ambleside - see red dotted line on map. # Operates 19 July to 31 August.

Times shown in green Print: Ambleside Pier to Brockhole service - green dotted line on map. Calling at Wray Castle. (see opposite page for full timetable). + Operates 26/5 to 30/5 and 21/7 to 29/8. ✝Does not operate after 25th October.

Times shown in yellow Print: Lakeside to Bowness - see yellow dotted line on map.

Times shown in Black Print: Ferry House to Bowness Pier 3 service - black dotted line on map (see overleaf for full timetable).

TiMETABLE iNFORMATiON LiNE - 015394 43360

(Ambleside Pier - Brockhole Service)

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(gREEN DOTTED LiNE ON MAP)

Board one of our traditional launches for a beautiful cruise around the northern end of Windermere, enjoying views of the mountains and valleys, secluded bays and fine houses. The cruise calls at Wray Castle (open to the public) and at Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre (ask for separate brochure).

Adult £7.50 Child £3.80 (5-15 years) Family £20.00

Families and Dogs

Footpath Walk

Green Cruise

DAiLy 5 APRiL TO 2 NOv Depart Ambleside Pier 9.50 10.55 12.10 1.30 2.40 3.50 Depart Brockhole 10.20 11.25 12.40 2.00 3.10 4.20

5.15 5.45

Does not operate after 25 October

ADDiTiONAL SAiLiNgS 26 - 30 MAy & 21 JuLy - 29 AuguST Depart Ambleside Pier 10.30 11.30 12.40 1.50 3.10 4.15 Depart Brockhole 11.00 12.00 1.10 2.20 3.40 4.45 Departure times from Wray Castle are 15 minutes after the vessel leaves Ambleside. Arrival times at Ambleside are 20 minutes after the vessel leaves Brockhole.

Bowness to Brockhole (RED DOTTED LiNE ON MAP) Launch services sailing from Bowness to Ambleside Pier will call at Brockhole. Return to Bowness is via Ambleside Pier.

In addition to the above Brockhole departures (in the green box) please ask for our full summer timetable brochure for red cruise services.

Adult £10.00 Child (5-15yrs) £6.00 Family £29.00

The Pier Café/Bar at Ambleside

Come and enjoy the superb views of Windermere and the surrounding fells. We offer a breakfast menu, sandwiches and baguettes, delicious meals, cakes and scones, hot and cold drinks and fully licensed bar. Packed lunches can be made up for those wanting to take away on their onward journey or Lakeland Walk. Seating for up to 80 inside and out.

Dogs welcome.