Coniston Boating Centre
We're half a mile from Coniston village on the shores of Coniston Water, the lake that inspired Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons". There's parking, or arrive by launch.
Map including local amenities (opens Document Library)
Things to do:
- Hire a boat an electric self-drive boat
- Hire a rowing boat
- Hire a sailing dinghy or learn to sail
- Picnic on the lake shore
- Go canoeing or kayaking
- Check out other lake attractions like cafe, launches and adventure activities.
Opening times
Boat hire available 7 days a week from 10am - 4.30pm or later in midsummer. Check out hire charges.
You can also launch your own boat from the centre, and we can provide seasonal or year round storage facilities for all types of boat. You can find out more on our Launching and storage charges page.
Car park and facilities
There is a pay and display car park and also toilets.
Customer comments
"It was great and made the weekend!"
"Really, really good instruction. We are thrilled with our day."
99 per cent of our visitors last year enjoyed their visit - figures from CN Research, so why not come and see for yourself?
Contact us
Coniston Boating Centre
Coniston
LA21 8EW
For more information call 015394 41366, or email us on conistonbc@lake-district.gov.uk
Want even more visitor information?
Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.
