Coniston Water Wild Cat Island Cruise Yellow Route: 60-Minute Scenic Lake Tour with Commentary
4.8
32 Ratings
Cumbria
Discover Coniston Water's beauty on a 60-minute cruise. Explore Wild Cat Island, Brantwood, and stunning fells with expert commentary.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Explore the renowned ‘Wild Cat Island’ featured in the 1970’s movie ‘Swallows and Amazons’. Popularized by Arthur Ransome, Wild Cat Island is situated near the southern tip of Coniston Water. It’s famously referred to as “Wild Cat Island” in the books and movies. Experience the hidden harbor where the Swallows and Amazons docked their boats.
  • Set sail to Brantwood, the former residing place of John Ruskin, an eminent poet, artist, and crusader for social change. Tour the residence, garden, craft gallery, and Brantwood Café.

Brantwood serves as both a historical residence and an active hub for artistic endeavors on the fringe of Coniston Water. Our RHS affiliated gardens are brimming with fascinating elements and offer a glimpse into Ruskin’s bold experiments in territorial administration and horticulture.

Engage with our riveting exhibitions, featuring a wide array of artistic genres and stimulating creative self-expression. Our exhibitions range from thought-stirring modern art & conventional craftsmanship to Ruskin’s fundamental geological collection. Each exhibition aims to spark your creativity and offer a more profound appreciation of the arts.

Pamper your palate at our quaint café, perfectly set within the mystical surroundings. Enjoy a delicious array of refreshments as you soak in the splendor of the gardens and revel in the serene atmosphere of the Lake District.

What's Included
  • Commentary by guide
Additional Information

Embark on a 60-minute excursion around Coniston Water and enjoy a comprehensive view of the lake. Spot the ‘Wild Cat Island’ and venture towards Brantwood, once the residence of John Ruskin.

Savor the breathtaking views of Coniston Water and revel in the serene charm of its southern end. Our guide will provide commentary at numerous points during the journey, highlighting intriguing locations like the Wild Cat Island, celebrated in Swallows and Amazons, Brantwood - once a haven for John Ruskin and the delightful Coniston fells including Coniston Old Man.

Location
Coniston Ferry Landing
Please arrive at the Coniston Launch jetty by the lake. You will see a sign by the jetty with Coniston Launch, near the Bluebird Café, approximately 1 minute walk from the car park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nathan1022
Jun 21, 2024
Lovely cruise - Very enjoyable hour spent on coniston lake.The boat was really clean and the driver/guide was very informative as we cruised along
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Excursion41072587718
Jun 11, 2024
A brilliant way to explore the whole lake, some great walks back from sunny bank! - Fabulous experience, we got dropped off at sunny bank and had a beautiful walk back. We then thought we’d make the most of the sunshine and have the 45 minute boat tour in the afternoon. Even though it was just us two for over half of it, Nat and Dave were really brilliant and took us for our own tour! A great thing to do and a must if you’re in Coniston!
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Ualdriver
Jun 9, 2024
It's a boat ride - It's a boat ride around the lake. If you're expecting a tour it is not that. They narrated very briefly at a couple of points around the lake but that was it. It's just a lap around the lake and a couple of stops at a museum and a pier. They did a nice job. We didn't sink and I stayed dry which is always appreciated when taking a boat ride. I'd recommend the tour if you just want to look at the scenery or need to stop at one of the piers on the wildcat route.
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Katherinef243
May 30, 2024
Brilliant! - Honestly, absolutely brilliant. Very organised, and efficient, but also very friendly. The boat is really sturdy and we really enjoyed the on board information and little anecdotes. We stayed on for the lake cruise but will definitely use again as ferry service to tie in with a walk. Thanks for such a great day.
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J7649vymiken
May 26, 2024
A pleasant trip - I booked on line for the yellow route on Coniston Water. Very easy to use web site. Easy nearby parking but pricey, £5 for one hour. A very pleasant trip with commentary which calls in at various jetties for hop-on and hop-off. Helpful staff. Good value for money.
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520anjuk
May 20, 2024
Wild Cat island Tour - the best way to enjoy Coniston - The views were amazing. I was great to learn about the area from the commentaries on board the Coniston Launch. I would definitely recommend it.
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1nadineg
May 10, 2024
Amazing!! - Absolutely fantastic! The crew were friendly and insightful. I love it is dog friendly as well. We will be coming back again!
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Hafeezkollath
Apr 28, 2024
Excellent service - Excellent service. Special thanks to Douglas who helped us by all means. The crew was very nice . Once in a lifetime experience.
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Nichollsgavin
Apr 19, 2024
Great experience - Amazing views with friendly, informative and helpful crew. The trip was easy to book and great value. Thoroughly recommend. Thank you.
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Joanlondon1234
Jun 24, 2024
Disapointing boat Cygnet and the Yellow cruise - Disapointing. It wasn't the wooden boat from pictures were you sit in front. We got the CYgnet, where we sat in the back, like in the fishing boat, so didn't see the view in front and we were was restricted to look at the back. We were 7 min late to departure and got back 15 min early. So the Yellow cruise that's supposed to take 1 hour, barely took 45 min. The boat was terribly dirty. Our cruise was at 11am so one of the first ones of the day, and the boat was 100% not cleaned since last day or longer. lot's of dog hair and dust in every corner. couldn't put a bag on the floor how dirty it was. If i could i would get the money back. Try to avoid Cygnet when booking. Although they don't say which boat you're getting when booking. The other boat looked much better. And we couldn't hear anything outside, the speaker was only inside. Disapointing. Ruined an experience of the lake.
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