New Lake District Pass Connects Buses and Boats for Easier Day Travel

By Ivan PetrenkoMay 31, 2025 04:41 AMNews
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One boat ride included with the pass. Source: unsplash

A new type of one day ticket is now available for visitors in the Lake District, combining public bus routes with boat services on four lakes: Windermere, Ullswater, Derwentwater and Coniston. The pass is valid within either the Central Lakes or Explorer Zone and includes both unlimited bus travel and a single boat trip. Tickets can be purchased directly from bus drivers, including those operating in Carlisle, Lancaster and other towns on the regional network.

Prices for adults range from £14.50 to £25.30, depending on the lake and travel zone selected. Some ticket options include entry to local heritage sites. The pass removes the need for separate bookings and is intended for travellers using public transport across more than one destination. It also helps reduce reliance on private vehicles, especially for those arriving from other parts of the UK by train or coach and seeking to visit multiple locations in a single day.

In Bowness on Windermere, a key departure point for boat services, travellers using the new pass can easily reach Queen’s Park, a quiet lakeside space with open views, and the Glebe area, which offers pedestrian access to the waterfront. Both locations are within a short walk of the main pier and bus routes. These sites allow for brief visits or longer stops before boarding a lake cruise, depending on how travellers plan their day.

Boats from Bowness travel north to Ambleside, where the dock is close to Rothay Park, a riverside area used by locals and visitors alike. Also nearby is Bridge House, a well-known 17th century structure maintained as a local landmark. Both are reachable without further transport, making them accessible options for visitors arriving by boat. The route provides a link between towns with walking trails, cultural points and lake views.

Historic stone Bridge House in Ambleside crossing over a stream
Bridge House stands near Ambleside boat landing. Source: unsplash

This new pass reshuffles the travel routine by letting visitors switch between places more smoothly, even though the actual roads and boat paths stay exactly the same. It ties boat rides and bus trips into one simple deal, so travellers don’t need to puzzle over different tickets for every part of their journey. For tourists unfamiliar with the area, it reduces logistical complexity and creates more opportunity for flexible day trips around the lakes and nearby villages.

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