Lake · United Kingdom · England
Windermere
England's longest lake, with steamers, ferries and lakeside villages.
Free to enter about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Windermere matters
Windermere is the longest lake in England, and a hub for Lake District travel. Steamers and ferries ply the water between Bowness, Ambleside and Lakeside, and the surrounding hills are green and gentle. Summer weekends are very busy, so visit midweek if you can.
Talking points
- Steamer cruises are available.
- Bowness is the busiest hub.
- Lakeland scenery surrounds it.
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.