Windermere, United Kingdom

Coniston Swallows and Amazons cruise

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Step into the world of Arthur Ransome and enjoy a 90-minute cruise of Swallows and Amazons! Enjoy a cruise for those who are familiar with the Swallows and Amazons stories! Arthur Ransome used many places around Coniston Water to populate the imaginary lake of his books.

Highlights

  • Step into the world of Arthur Ransome and enjoy our 90-minute cruise of Swallows and Amazons
  • See stunning views of the lake and the surrounding area
  • Get a 15% discount from the standard prices when booking online

Description

Enjoy this 90-minute cruise and discover these places including Wild Cat Island.Of course, there is no lake exactly similar to the one that Ransome used for his children’s adventures, but he did use real locations for the places that he worked into his stories. On Coniston Water, you'll see Beckfoot, Holly Howe, Kanchenjunga, Wild Cat Island, the A...

What's Included

  • Cruise, Local guide, Pet friendly
  • Tips (optional)

Important informations

  • Instant confirmation Where: Lake Road, Coniston, UK Meeting point: See the jetty sign near the Bluebird Café at the Coniston Boat Landings What to remember:  Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure at 4.30pmIMPORTANT: Get a 15% discount from the standard prices when booking onlineYour ticket allows you to travel on the red and yellow routes throughout the day at no extra chargeChildren under 5 go freeDue to the historic nature of the vessels, a wheelchair can't get onto the boat. If people can walk down 3-4 steps with a handrail, the wheelchair can get to the side of the boatThe things that may stop the cruise are: Wind speed too high (strong gale force) and lake level too high to get onto jetties after heavy rain/floodingLake freezing over in winter 
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

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