Coniston Boating Centre

Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District and is, perhaps after Ullswater, the best for boating. It lies and a tranquil wooded valley and the 10 miles per hour speed limit effectively bans water-skiing and motor boat racing.

The Coniston Boating Centre, operated by the Lake District National Park Authority, hires a range of different vessels including rowing boats, sailing dinghies, canoes, kayaks, and electric motor boats.

Rates are fairly reasonable can be found on the official website. Boats can be hired for periods ranging from 1 hour to a full day.

The centre offers sailing lessons at all levels, and also rents out a variety of cycles, including electric bikes.

The Coniston Boating Centre is situated in a sheltered bay at the northern end of the lake, at the end of Lake Road and around ½ mile from the centre of Coniston village. Drivers with satellite navigation systems can use the postcode LA21 8EW to find it. There is a pay-and-display car park next to the centre.

The Coniston Launch and Steam Yacht Gondola depart from the piers next to the centre. The Bluebird Café is also here and offers sandwiches, soups, jacket potatoes, hot and cold drinks, and beer and wine.

Price list for boat hire at the Coniston Boating Centre
Coniston Boating Centre

Nearby Attractions

Tourist attractions and things to do near Coniston Boating Centre include:

  • Coniston Launch (0.1 miles) - Location of the Coniston Launch (Coniston Pier) on Coniston Water
  • Steam Yacht Gondola (0.1 miles) - Restored steam yacht offering trips on Coniston Water
  • Ruskin Museum (0.6 miles) - Small museum exploring the area's history and heritage
  • Brantwood (0.8 miles) - The finest country house in the Lake District

Map

Map showing location of Coniston Boating Centre.

Map showing location of Coniston Boating Centre

Details

Coniston Boating Centre

Address and postcode
Lake Road
Coniston
Cumbria
United Kingdom
LA21 8EW

Visit Coniston Boating Centre Website

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  1. There’s nothing better than an afternoon messing around in a boat on Coniston. A true ‘Swallows and Amazons’ experience.

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