Timetable & Fares
View our timetable and fare information to help your plan your trip on the 'Steamers'.
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is a dog-friendly Lake District visitor attraction that offers the perfect day out for the whole family. We operate a variety of cruises and boat trips linking iconic walking routes, waterfalls, and Lakeland villages from 20 minutes to two hours dependent on your choice of journey. Open 363 days a year except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It's the perfect option for those who are looking for things to do in the Lake District!
Good things to know about Ullswater ‘Steamers’:
Enjoy a car-free visit to the Ullswater Valley with the return of the 'Ullswater Bus', a minibus service in the valley connecting key hotspots! Every sustainable choice contributes to preserving the natural beauty of the Lake District and Cumbria.
Find out more about the 'Ullswater Bus' here.
View our timetable and fare information to help your plan your trip on the 'Steamers'.
Book tickets for Ullswater 'Steamers' and get a date in your diary to come and join us for a trip on one of our heritage boats.
Read through our pre-arrival information and FAQs to ensure you're prepared for your visit to Ullswater 'Steamers'.
Discover more about the facilities that you can expect to find when visiting us here in Ullswater, whether it be on our boats or at one of our 4 piers.
Our special events calendar provides the opportunity to enjoy a range of out-of-the-ordinary experiences on Ullswater, making your trip to the valley a memorable one. Whether it be tasting the finest local gins, or enjoying a traditional fish and chips supper on board, we've got something for people of all ages and interests!
Make your trip to Ullswater that extra bit special with one of our optional extras. Whether it be adding an extra 'sparkle' to your cruise, or delving deeper into the history and heritage of Ullswater with your very own visitor guide, our gift experiences are the perfect addition to a trip to the Lakes.
Book a trip on one of our heritage vessels to experience the stunning Ullswater Valley by boat
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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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