How to get fromConiston to Bowness-on-Windermereby car or car ferry

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There is 1 way to get from Coniston to Bowness-on-Windermere by car or car ferry

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1. Drive from Coniston to Far Sawrey
2. Take the car ferry from Far Sawrey to Ferry Nab
22 min

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Map of how to get from Coniston to Bowness-on-Windermere.

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Coniston, Cumbria, England and Bowness-on-Windermere, England?

There is no direct connection from Coniston to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, you can drive to Far Sawrey, take the car ferry to Ferry Nab, then drive to Bowness-on-Windermere.

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Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom

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Things to do in Bowness-on-Windermere

Windermere(Opens in a new window)

Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. It is a ribbon lake formed in a glacial trough after the retreat of ice at the start of the current interglacial period. It has been one of the country's most popular places for holidays and summer homes since the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway's branch line in 1847. Historically forming part of the border between Lancashire and Westmorland, it is now within the county of Cumbria and the Lake District National Park.

Bowness-on-Windermere(Opens in a new window)

Bowness-on-Windermere is a town in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England. Due to its position on the banks of Windermere, the town has become a tourist honeypot. Although their mutual growth has caused them to become one large settlement, the town is distinct from the town of Windermere as the two still have distinguishable town centres. Historically part of Westmorland, in 2012, Bowness was one of the official stop off points for the Olympic torch before it made its way to the Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Tarn Hows(Opens in a new window)

Tarn Hows is an area of the Lake District National Park, containing a picturesque tarn, approximately 2 mi northeast of Coniston and about 1.5 mi northwest of Hawkshead. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area with over half a million visitors per year in the 1970s and is managed by the National Trust.

Holehird Gardens(Opens in a new window)

Holehird Gardens is an extensive 10 acre site located in Windermere, Cumbria. It is the home of the Lakeland Horticultural Society. The garden consists of a large variety of plants, particularly those suited to the local climate with its high rainfall. It is made up of extensive rock and heather gardens, alpine houses, and a walled garden which is of particular interest for its herbaceous borders. It was once voted by BBC gardeners to be one of the nation’s favourite gardens.

Places to stay in Bowness-on-Windermere

Craig Manor(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Firs(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Linthwaite House Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Annesdale House(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

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