No car required for Bowness, Hawkshead, Coniston and Grizedale
Windermere Lake Cruises, Mountain Goat, Stagecoach and Coniston Launch have teamed up to take you across the lakes and into the heart of the South Lakes countryside and villages with this boat-bus-boat service.
Prices and timetables
Runs 21 March - 2 November 2008
Take a look at the Cross Lakes Experience 2008 leaflet for prices and timetables (opens Document Library)
Interactive map
Cross Lakes Shuttle interactive map (opens in new window)
Please note: You will need to have Shockwave Flash installed on your computer to see the map and that the 360 degree images are no longer available.
Buying tickets
Just hop on at a boat or bus stops - you can even bring your bike. Tickets are available from Windermere Lake Cruises ticket office at Bowness, on board Coniston Launch or from the Mountain Goat bus driver.
Child fares are for 15 years and under. Children aged 4 years and under travel free.
With tickets that include Coniston Water you have the option to stop off at the Waterhead Hotel, Torver, Brantwood or Coniston Pier.
Bicycles
Bicycles are free between Bowness and Grizedale (max 5) and there is a charge of £1 per bicycle on Coniston Water. There is no bicycle carriage available between Hawkshead and Coniston.
Ideas
- Boots: You don't have to stick to circular routes! Take the Shuttle and stroll over Claife Heights or walk the shores of Coniston Water. For a tour of spectacular Tarn Hows, get off the bus at High Cross and take the footpath north for 3/4 mile, passing Wharton Tarn on the way.
- Bikes: Bike racks on the bus between Bowness and Grizedale, and on both Cross-Shuttle boats will help you on your way.
- Boats: Want to relax? Take a gentle ride on one of our traditional wooden launches - the scenery is breathtaking!
- Bus: You can start from any of the stops shown. We've highlighted some of the easier cycling and walking routes in the area on our leaflet, together with bike hire outlets and places to visit.
More information
Call Mountain Goat on 015394 45161 for any questions about the service.
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.
