Windermere Ferry takes people, vehicles, horses and cycles across the lake. It links the busy eastern shore of the lake and the peaceful countryside between Windermere and Coniston on the west, where there are many attractions and facilities for walking, riding and cycling. It carries up to 18 cars and over 100 passengers.
In the summer months there is a minibus service between Ferry House and Hawkshead, calling at Beatrix Potter's Hilltop House. The ferry offers the opportunity to leave the car behind, cross the lake on foot and catch the bus, relaxing all the while and enjoying the scenery while someone else does all the work.
Summer (British Summer Time) - Last Sunday in March to last Saturday in October
Monday to Saturday: Departs Bowness 6.50am last crossing from Bowness to Sawrey 9.50pm last crossing from Sawrey to Bowness 10pm
Sunday: Departs Bowness 8.50am last crossing from Sawrey to Bowness 10pm
Winter (Greenwich Mean Time) - Last Sunday in October to last Saturday in March
Monday to Saturday: Departs Bowness 6.50am last crossing from Bowness to Sawrey 8.50pm last crossing from Sawrey to Bowness 9pm
Sunday: Departs Bowness 8.50am last crossing from Bowness to Sawrey 8.50pm last crossing from Sawrey to Bowness 9pm