Coniston Boating Centre
We're just half a mile from Coniston village on the shores of Coniston Water. There's parking, or arrive by launch. Our How to find us page has all the details.
Things to do:
- Hire an electric self-drive boat or rowing boat
- Hire a sailing dinghy or learn to sail
- Go canoeing or kayaking
- Picnic on the lake shore
- Check out other lake attractions like cafe, launches and adventure activities.
Book rowing and motor boats online
Online booking is available through the Freedom of the Lake District site. Just follow the instructions in the box below for prices and availability.
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Opening times
Boat hire available 7 days a week from 10am - 4.30pm or later in midsummer. Check out hire charges.
You can also launch your own boat from the centre, and we can provide seasonal or year round storage facilities for all types of boat. You can find out more on our Launching and storage charges page.
Car park and facilities
There is a pay and display car park and also toilets.
Customer comments
"It was great and made the weekend!"
"Really, really good instruction. We are thrilled with our day."
99 per cent of our visitors last year enjoyed their visit - figures from CN Research, so why not come and see for yourself?
Contact us
Coniston Boating Centre
Coniston
LA21 8EW
For more information call 015394 41366, or email us at conistonbc@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Want even more visitor information?
Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.
