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Book your Ullswater 'Steamer' tickets to join us on the lake for an unforgettable boat trip in the Lake District. Plan a trip and get that date in your diary.
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is an award-winning and environmentally accredited Lake District attraction that has been providing cruises on beautiful Ullswater lake for over 160 years! We provide an all-year-round service, excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
We operate one of the largest heritage boat fleets in the world, offering visitors an unforgettable experience with great facilities. Our boats' indoor saloons and covered outdoor seating make us an all-weather attraction, delighting those looking for things to do in the Lake District, even on a rainy day. Situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District National Park, we offer those on board the chance to experience the stunning scenery of the Ullswater Valley from a truly unique perspective.
Visitors can't fail to be impressed by the scale and beauty of their surroundings. Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District at 7.5 miles (12km) long, 0.5 miles (0.8km) wide, and a maximum of approximately 205ft (62m) deep. The surrounding valley boasts rich biodiversity of wildlife and striking physical features due to glacial erosion and turbulent geological activity. During a volcanic upheaval, approximately 450 million years ago, faults in the rocks allowed movement giving the lake its characteristic kink at Howtown. The valley is crowned by Helvellyn, one of England’s highest mountains at 3,117ft high.
Ullswater 'Steamers' has a fascinating history with several claims to fame. The original purpose of the ‘Steamers’, once known as ‘Ullswater Steam Navigation Company’, was not only carrying passengers, but also Royal Mail provisions, slate from nearby mines and lead from the Greenside mine. During WW2, the boats even ferried soldiers down to Glenridding for training at the Ullswater Hotel.
M.Y. Lady of the Lake is believed to be the oldest working passenger vessel in the world and M.Y. Raven was directly inspired by leading tour operator Thomas Cooke. You can find out more about our story below.
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ currently has five heritage boats in regular service, varying in age and size. This is one of the most comprehensive collections of heritage vessels in Europe.You can find out more about our Lake District fleet below.
Our ‘Steamers’ runs a serpentine course for eight miles through expansive vistas of the Lake District’s highest mountains. Four different piers allow for a variety of cruise routes to take place. You can hop on board at:
Our Lake District boat cruises run 363 days a year across a variety of timetables. Take a look at our timetable and fares page to plan your next visit to Ullswater.
Book your Ullswater 'Steamer' tickets to join us on the lake for an unforgettable boat trip in the Lake District. Plan a trip and get that date in your diary.
Our special events are a must-do this year, with special celebrations and experiences to make your visit to the Lakes one to remember!
Treat yourself or a loved one to one of our Lake District gift experiences. Make your boat trip extra-special or buy a voucher as a gift, perfect for any occasion!
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We are delighted to announce the return of 'Kids Go Free Fridays' for the 2024 summer holidays! Every Friday from July 12th to September 6th inclusive, one child can travel for free with a full-fare paying adult on return journeys at Ullswater 'Steamers'
Great value joint tickets with our sister attraction Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway are now available and can now be booked here.
Our summer red timetable is now in operation. Tickets can be booked online in advance or simply turn up in person on the day and purchase tickets at the main pier houses or on board the boats.
Glenridding Pier Departure | Howtown Pier | Pooley Bridge Pier Arrival | Pooley Bridge Pier Departure | Howtown Pier | Glenridding Pier Arrival |
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09:45 | 10:20 | 10:45 | 10:55 | 11:20 | 11:55 |
12:05 | 12:40 | 13:05 | 13:45 | 14:10 | 14:45 |
14:55 | 15:30 | 15:55 | 16:05 | 16:30 | 17:05 |
Glenridding Pier Departure | Howtown Pier | Pooley Bridge Pier Arrival | Pooley Bridge Pier Departure | Howtown Pier | Glenridding Pier Arrival |
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- | - | - | 09:45 | 10:10 | 10:45 |
09:45 | 10:20 | 10:45 | 11:05 | 11:30 | 12:05 |
11:15 | 11:50 | 12:15 | 12:25 | 12:50 | 13:25 |
12:20 | 12:55 | 13:20 | 14:00 | 14:25 | 15:00 |
14:05 | 14:40 | 15:05 | 15:15 | 15:40 | 16:15 |
15:20 | 15:55 | 16:20 | 16:30 | 16:55 | 17:30 |
16:35 | 17:10 | 17:35 | - | - | - |
Glenridding Pier Departure | Howtown Pier Set Down | Pooley Bridge Pier Arrival | Pooley Bridge Pier Departure | Howtown Pier Set Down | Glenridding Pier Arrival |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
- | - | - | 09:45 | 10:10 | 10:45 |
09:45 | 10:20 | 10:45 | 11:05 | 11:30 | 12:05 |
10:45 | 11:20 | 11:45 | 12:00 | 12:25 | 13:00 |
11:15 | 11:50 | 12:15 | 12:25 | 12:50 | 13:25 |
12:20 | 12:55 | 13:20 | 14:00 | 14:25 | 15:00 |
13:40 | 14:15 | 14:40 | 14:50 | 15:15 | 15:50 |
14:05 | 14:40 | 15:05 | 15:15 | 15:40 | 16:15 |
15:20 | 15:55 | 16:20 | 16:30 | 16:55 | 17:30 |
16:00 | 16:35 | 17:00 | 17:05 | 17:30 | 18:05 |
16:35 | 17:10 | 17:35 | - | - | - |
GR (D) | HT | PB (A) | PB (D) | HT | GR (A) |
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09:45 | 10:20 | - | - | 10:20 | 10:55 |
11:05 | 11:40 | 12:05 | 12:10 | 12:35 | 13:10 |
13:40 | 14:15 | 14:40 | 14:45 | 15:10 | 15:45 |
Glenridding Pier Departure | Aira Force Pier Arrival | Aira Force Pier Departure | Glenridding Pier Arrival |
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10:00 | 10:20 | 10:30 | 10:50 |
11:00 | 11:20 | 11:30 | 11:50 |
12:00 | 12:20 | 12:30 | 12:50 |
13:30 | 13:50 | 14:00 | 14:20 |
14:30 | 14:50 | 15:00 | 15:20 |
15:30 | 15:50 | 16:00 | 16:20 |
16:30 | 16:50 | 17:00 | 17:20 |
Saturday 27th July 2024
For operational reasons we will be unable to run the full Red Service timetable today. We will revert to the Lilac Service timetable.
The Aira Force service is not affected and will be in operation today.
Please follow this link to access the lilac timetable. https://www.ullswater-steamers...
We apologise for any inconvenience and are hopeful that the full service will resume soon. If you have tickets purchased for a sailing which is no longer operating we will contact you by telephone by 09:30.
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