Coniston Launch Brantwood Direct Cruise

Coniston Launch Cruises

Available to 3 November 2024

Book now from £8.00

Up to 5% discount with promo code DAYSOUT

Enjoy this journey to and from Brantwood in a special direct cruise for an amazing online offer!

Book tickets online for the Brantwood and get 15% off your booking, which means that you can look forward to a top day out in the Lake District for the very best online value!

Hop aboard the Coniston Launch Express for an exciting journey to Brantwood! This special new direct cruise takes you from Coniston to Brantwood and back.

The launch departs at 10am and takes the direct route straight to Brantwood's jetty. You can then return on a later sailing, running roughly every hour from Brantwood back to Coniston.

Head to Brantwood and back on a truly special cruise from Coniston Launch or take a look at the adventure tickets that you can book with Coniston Launch today!

Cumbria LA21 8AN
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How to find us

By car:

Coniston Launch can be found by Sat-Nav through the address: Coniston Launch, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN or through the What3words: ///song.bouncing.fluctuate

By bus: 

There are two bus routes nearby:

  • 505: Coniston – Kendal
  • X12: Coniston – Barrow-in-Furness

By train: 

The nearest train station is Oxenholme, which is a 35-minute drive away.

  • Limited free parking
  • Paid parking

Every cruise is a different duration, please check the individual pages for each more information on departure times and durations. Northern Service (red route) is 45 minutes, the Wild Cat Island Cruise (yellow route) is 60 minutes and the Southern Lake Cruises (green route) are 90 minutes.

Yes, dogs are allowed on board the cabins in the Coniston Launch cruises, but please refrain from allowing them on the seats. Coniston Launch charges 50p per dog on any of their journeys. In recognition of the founders of Coniston Launch's adorable Flat-coated Retrievers, Saga, Folly and Epic, other Flat-coated Retrievers may travel free of charge!  

The Coniston Launch boats have been made more accessible for those with mobility problems. Whilst there isn't any full-wheelchair access, Coniston Launch can carry small folding wheelchairs and are happy to assist any disabled person to board the boat.

The Coniston Launch boats have been made more accessible for those with mobility problems. Whilst there isn't any full-wheelchair access, Coniston Launch can carry small folding wheelchairs and are happy to assist any disabled person to board the boat.

While there isn't any food and drink on board, there are many places around the shores of Coniston Water where you can find refreshments. Both hotels and cafes just a short stroll from the jetties.

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