Coniston Launch run lake cruises on Coniston Water, Coniston Water is the third largest Lake in the Lake District. The boats at Coniston Launch are made from traditional timber by craftsmen over eighty years ago.

Coniston Launch covers both ends of Coniston Water, the North Lake service offers a 50 minute cruise stopping at four jetties, you could take the longer 90 minute cruise to the very end of the lake, then the Southern service runs for 110 minutes stopping at 6 jetties.

Your trip can include a stop at Brantwood, which was the home of John Ruskin from the late 1800's-1900, you are able to view his watercolours, drawings  and some of his own personal items too.

Coniston Launch also run two other special interests cruises, "Campbells on Coniston" they follow the history of the Campbells' attempts on the lake and show you the important areas of Coniston Water associated with them.
The fateful attempt by Donald Campbell to beat 300mph during the winter of 1966/7 is covered on this cruise.

The "Swallows & Amazons Cruise" on this cruise you explore the locations used by Arthur Ransome in his well known series of children's books.

Dont forget the "Sundowner Cruise" evenings on Coniston Water are perfect, flat calm water, slow cruising and a glass of wine what more could you ask for on your Lake District holiday.

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