Windermere & Bowness Buses - Explore the area during your visit

Windermere has a variety of independent shops, cafes and eateries for sedate afternoon teas with spectacular views. A charming town for a leisurely stroll around the lake or grab your boots and walk to Orrest Head, School Knot or the National Trust's 17th century farmhouse, Townend.

From here, hop on the 599 to Bowness for wonderful panoramic views of Lake Windermere, hire a boat or enjoy a leisurely cruise with Windermere Lake Cruises. Stop off at Brockhole on the Windermere shoreline - a must for family fun! Have lunch in a variety of eateries before hitting the shops in Bowness, then walk along the promenade for an ice-cream whilst taking in the best Lake views.

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Windermere to...			Timetable
Grasmere	26 mins by bus	Discover the history of Wordsworth and sample the world famous Grasmere Gingerbread.	555 599
Ambleside	11 mins by bus	Catch the open top 599 bus to start of your walk to Stock Ghyll Force and enjoy stunning views of the Langdales.	505 555 599
Coniston	58 mins by bus	Take a ride on the famous Steam Yacht Gondola to truly appreciate the natural beauty of the area.	505
Hawkshead	40 mins by bus	Discover local delicacies in the maze-like side streets of this quaint and characterful village.	505

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Catch your bus from Bowness Pier

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Newby Bridge

18 mins by bus

Based on the southern tip of Lake Windermere, it's a great base to explore Fell Foot.

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Brockhole	6 mins by bus	Located on the shores of Windermere, this visitor centre provides fun for all the family with Treetop Nets, creative workshops, a cafe and much more!	555 599
Lakeland Motor Museum	20 mins by bus	Take a trip down memory lane and see one of the largest exhibits of classic cars, motorbikes and automobilia form across the world.	6
Cliffhanger Rooms	30 mins by bus	Family friendly escape rooms, work together to break the codes and solve the puzzles in time.	6