Coniston Campbells cruise
Excursions & day trips

Coniston Campbells cruise

from $25.00
$21.30
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy a 90-minute cruise following the route of Sir Malcom and Donald Campbells speed record attempts
  • Admire stunning views of the lake and the surrounding area, and see Bluebird's base
  • Follow the history of the Campbells’ attempts on the lake
  • Identify the important locations on Coniston Water associated with them
  • Get a 15% discount from the standard prices when booking online
What to expect

A comprehensive talk about the speed record attempts on Coniston Water from the late 1930s to the mid-60s, also covering recent events. This 90-minute cruise follows the route of the heroic Campbells, concentrating on Donald’s last, fatal bid to better 300mph on water.

These cruises are by way of a tribute to Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbell who did so much to promote the cause of Great Britain in the field of world speed records. Follow the history of the Campbells’ attempts on the lake and identify the important locations on Coniston Water associated with them. In particular, learn about the fateful attempt by Donald Campbell to better 300mph during the winter of 1966/7.

Pier Cottage was where Bluebird was kept during most of the record attempts and it was from here that Donald Campbell set out on the morning of the tragic accident.

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What's included
  • check Cruise
  • check Local guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where

Lake Road, Coniston, UK

Meeting point:
See the jetty sign near the Bluebird Café at the Coniston Boat Landings
What to remember
  • Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure at 4.30pm
  • IMPORTANT: Get a 15% discount from the standard prices when booking online
  • Your ticket allows you to travel on the red and yellow routes throughout the day at no extra charge
  • Children under 5 go free
  • Due to the historic nature of the vessels, a wheelchair can't get onto the boat. If people can walk down 3-4 steps with a handrail, the wheelchair can get to the side of the boat
  • The things that may stop the cruise are: Wind speed too high (strong gale force) and lake level too high to get onto jetties after heavy rain/flooding
  • Lake freezing over in winter
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Provider
Coniston Ferry Services Ltd
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 10 minutes before the experience begins.

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