Coniston Boating Centre
Run by the Lake District National Park Authority, Coniston Boating Centre offers electric boat, canoe and dinghy hire as well as bike hire with a range of trails nearby.
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Coniston Boating Centre Details
There's a lot to choose from. Electric motor boats help you take the strain or you can row, row, row your boat in one of their rowing boats. There are sit-on-top kayaks, open Canadian canoes and paddle boards. If you can sail, why not hire one of their sailing dinghies and follow in the wake of Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons"? Training and safety equipment is provided. You can book boat and bike hire online through the secure online booking system or get more information by calling on 015394 41366 or email conistonbc@lakedistrict.gov.uk. The Bluebird Cafe serves a great range of food and drinks. The National Trust's Steam Yacht Gondola plies its route around Coniston Water from here. Steam Yacht Gondola is the unrivaled sailing experience of the Lakes. Why not enjoy the charm of luxury travel once experienced by wealthy Victorians, riding in style in Gondola's opulent saloons or relaxing on her open-air decks as she glides across Coniston Water? You can watch the gleaming steam engine in operation from the open viewing windows and quiz the boat's engineer on its workings while taking in the spectacular scenery of the Coniston Fells and listening to the crew's commentary on the area's history and famous connections. Gondola is on the water from 25 March until 31 October. the centre is ppen all year round 10am - 5pm. Grid Reference: SD 30786 97041 Address (near): Lake Rd, Coniston LA21 8EW, UK
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Coniston Boating Centre
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Steam Yacht Gondola
The National Trust's Steam Yacht Gondola plies her route around Coniston Water; she offers an unrivaled sailing experience of the Lakes.
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Coniston Water
Coniston Water, in the southern part of the park, is the third largest lake in the Lake District.
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Steam Yacht Gondola to Parkamoor
This walk combines a moderately challenging jaunt through the Coniston area with an excursion on the steam yacht Gondola.
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Campbell's Grave
You can't visit Coniston without walking over to the cemetery to see world speed record holder Donald Campbell's grave.
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Coniston Copper Mines
Do not attempt to enter without an experienced guide.
