CONISTON LAUNCH

Coniston Launch offers cruises on Coniston Water being the third biggest Lake in the Lake District. The Launch boats are made in traditional timber and were built by craftsmen over eighty [80] years ago.

Coniston Launch are proud to maintain these boats and they also take a pride in caring for you so that you can enjoy the cruises on Coniston Water.

Coniston Launch North Lake service provides a 50 minute cruise calling at four jetties, whilst if you would prefer a longer 90 minute cruise to the very foot of the lake then the South Lake service runs three times daily on most days of the week.

You can call at Brantwood the home of John Ruskin from 1872-1900 which his drawings, watercolours and his own items can be seen.

They also run two other special interests cruises: Campbells on Coniston where you will receive a full commentary as you follow the route and history of the attempts to break the World Water Speed Record and Donald Campbell fatal last bid at the record. Swallows & Amazons in which you explore the locations that Arthur Ransome's depicted in his much loved children's books.

They also offer a series of walks leaflets that are available to purchase on the boats and also provide a Coniston Launch for private charter for your group of up to 50 people during either the daytime or the evening.

It is advisable to contact the Coniston Launch prior to your visit if there is something specific you wish to see or any alterations have been made to the Opening times and the attraction itself. Disclaimer

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