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Steam Yacht Gondola, Coniston Water Steam Yacht Gondola, Tree trail, beach and woodland picnic spots Coniston Water and path to Tarn Hows For your safety and comfort Pier Cottage home of Gondola We’d like to reassure you that the wellbeing of and Bluebird our passengers and staff is our priority. In line with government advice, we’re taking measures Gondola first Start Point Holly Howe to ensure you enjoy a comfortable and safe cruise launched 1859 at with us. The crew will inform you upon boarding Coniston Old Hall what the current requirements are for face Swallow‘s coverings. We kindly ask that passengers observe Boathouse social distancing whilst queuing to embark and during your cruise. A member of the crew will Visit John Ruskin’s home. direct to your allocated seat. Our full terms and Access for beach picnics and walks conditions can be read on our website. Making the most of your visit Bluebird crash site Cruise, walk and picnic Hop off at any jetty for access to great walks and Captain Flint’s houseboat in Arthur picnic spots. Choose a woodland route to the iconic Ransome’s story “Swallows & Amazons” was partly based on beauty spot, Tarn Hows from Monk Coniston or Gondola. Spot the story head out on one of the daily South sailings to connections around the lake. Parkamoor for tranquil trails on the east shore, rejoining Gondola on a later sailing. You can find a selection of downloadable walks on our website or on the NT app. An OS map is recommended. For fell, woodland, lakeshore trails and picnics on the beach Visit Brantwood Immerse yourself in the life of John Ruskin and see Cumbria Way how his radical ideas inspired the birth of the National Trust. Please check the Brantwood Wild Cat Island website for their latest opening information for house, garden and café (none National Trust but your Gondola ticket gives you discount with the Brantwood Trust). Amazon‘s Boathouse Private charters Site of shipwrecked Gondola is a memorable and romantic venue Gondola for wedding or family celebrations. Catering packages available with local suppliers. Late afternoon longer walks Timetable back to Coniston Low Season (No Friday sailings) From Monday 12 April until Thursday 29 April inclusive From Monday 3 May until Sunday 23 May inclusive More information can be found at From Monday 13 September to Sunday 31 October www.nationaltrust.org.uk/steam-yacht-gondola. Depart Monk Arrive Coniston Lake Bank Parkamoor Brantwood Coniston Coniston 10.45 11.30 11.40 11.45 How to find us 12:00 12:35 12:55 13:00 Steam Yacht Gondola 13:45 14.30 14:45 15.05 15.15 15.20 Coniston Pier, Lake Rd, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8AN High Season Access From Friday 30 April until Sunday 2 May inclusive The nearest car park (LDNP) is located approximately From Monday 24 May until Sunday 12 September inclusive 100yards from Coniston Pier. Narrow gangway and Depart Monk Arrive three steps to board Gondola. Coniston Lake Bank Parkamoor Brantwood Coniston Coniston A detailed access guide is available on our website. 10.45 11.20 11.35 11.45 12:00 12:40 12:55 13:00 Contact us Phone number: 015394 32733 13:40 14:15 14.35 14.40 Email address: [email protected] 14.50 15:35 15:50 16:10 16:20 16.25 nationaltrust.org.uk/steam-yacht-gondola Timetable is subject to alteration or cancellation due to weather or rare unforeseen operational difficulties. GondolaNT NTGondola NTLakeDistrict.
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