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Self Drive Motor Boat Hire

Explore beautiful Windermere by boat, with the self-drive motor boat hire available from Windermere Lake Cruises. See the lake and the stunning scenery at your own pace, hiring out these comfortable and well padded boats for 1 or 2 hour sessions.

No boating experience is necessary as full instruction and safety guidance is given, and a safety boat is on hand at all times in the event you need assistance. Take the family out on your own adventure with a maximum of 6 people able to join per boat.

Self-Drive Motor Boat Hire
Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, and Bowness Bay
015394 43360
info@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

Self-Drive Motor Boat Hire

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Explore beautiful Windermere by boat, with the self-drive motor boat hire available from Windermere Lake Cruises. See the lake and…
20 mins
7.8 miles
2 hrs 29 mins
7.6 miles

Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre

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6.6 miles
2 hrs 6 mins
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Go Ape

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20 mins
7 miles
2 hrs 13 mins
6.5 miles

Ruskin Museum

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15 mins
5.9 miles
1 hr 54 mins
5.7 miles

Windermere Golf Club

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Windermere Golf Club is one of the most scenic golf clubs in the country. It is often referred to as…
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9.4 miles
2 hr 50 mins
8.4 miles

New Dungeon Ghyll

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Set amidst the Lake District’s most dramatic fells in the picturesque Langdale Valley, the New Dungeon Ghyll nestles beneath the…
15 mins
5.2 miles
1 hr 42 mins
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BAHA

cafe and pub

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Bustling, late-night outpost offering familiar cafe and pub eats alongside their own “pacific rim inspired” creations. Also home to some…
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7.5 miles
2 hr 24 mins
7.3 miles

Coniston Launch

Coniston

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Coniston Launch Coniston Launch offers a variety of ways that you can enjoy a beautiful boar cruise on Coniston Water…
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2 hrs
6 miles

Lakeland

Windermere

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After starting out in the family garage, selling plastic bags for home freezing chicken meat, Lakeland today is a nationally…
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6.7 miles
2 hrs 12 mins
6.5 miles

The Eltermere Inn

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Pay a visit to the The Eltmere Inn and experience a lovely laid-back and friendly Lake District country house hotel…
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3.3. miles
1hr 6 mins
3.1 miles

Mountain Journeys

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Mountain adventures are the speciality of the Mountain Journeys team. Family adventure days, guided walking, navigation workshops, rock climbing, rock…
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3.3. miles
1hr 6 mins
3.1 miles

Lakeland Motor Museum

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Now located at Backbarrow, the Lakeland Motor Museum houses a collection of 30000 exhibits. These include classic cars, motorbikes, bicycles,…
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13.6 miles

Lakes Aquarium

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30 mins
11.7 miles

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

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Jump aboard the steam train at Haverthwaite Station. Enjoy views from your carriage up to Lakeside and the southern tip…
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Lakeland Segway

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A great selection of tours offered – all on the wacky, unique and exciting segways! All tours include professional training,…
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Windermere Lake Cruises

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The most popular attraction in Cumbria, located in the heart of the Lake District. Cruises head out across Windermere –…
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49 mins
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Ullswater Steamers

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While they no longer use the steam boats Ullswater ‘Steamers’ were named for when founded over 150 years ago, they…
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17.5 miles

Theatre By The Lake

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The Theatre By The Lake, hailed by The Independent as “the most beautifully located and friendly theatre in Britain”, opened…
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19.6 miles

The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant

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Located on the shores of Lake Windermere, The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant offer fresh and original dishes served everyday. Drop…
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2 hrs 20 mins
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The Salutation Hotel

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Set in the heart of the Lake District, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel with its air-conditioned Brasserie and Lounge Bar is…
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2.5 miles
48 mins
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Hawkshead Relish Company

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The Hawkshead Relish Company is an artisan producer of award winning preserves based in the historic village of Hawkshead. They…
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1 hr 12mins
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The Hare and Hounds Inn and Restaurant

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A 17th Century coaching inn and restaurant nestled in the beautiful hamlet of Bowland Bridge in Winster Valley on the…
30 mins
13.3 miles

White Platt’s

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White Platt’s offers a great family fun day out. Test your skills on their nine hole mini golf course. It…
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2.3 miles
43 mins
2.3 miles

Kankku

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Discover a different side to the Lake District from the driving seat of a Kankku 4×4. Experience your own adventure,…
15 mins
6.6 miles
2 hrs 9 mins
6.4 miles

Cliffhanger Rooms

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Cliffhanger Rooms Cliffhanger Rooms is a fresh fun activity for any small circle of friends or family. Similar to “The…
30 mins
13.7 miles

Rothay Garden

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Unlike a traditional hotel restaurant, the two-rosette Garden Restaurant at Rothay Garden is an attraction in its own right, with…
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6.9 miles
1 hr 34 mins
4.6 miles

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

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One of the premier bars and restaurants in Windermere. A choice of rooms to dine in and a focus on…
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6.6 miles
2 hrs 9 mins
6.4 miles

Waterhead Coffee Shop

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When visiting Ambleside, a stop at the Waterhead Coffee Shop is a must. Managed by Jane and Richard Greaves, they…
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2.8 miles
49 mins
2.5 miles

The Regent Hotel

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The Regent Hotel is one of the Lake District’s premier hotels. It’s situated on the shores of Lake Windermere in…
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2.6 miles
45 mins
2.4 miles
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