Yellow Route - 60 mins
Wild Cat Island Cruise
Enjoy a 60 minute cruise and discover Wild Cat Island as seen in the Swallows and Amazons films.
Yellow Route About the Wild Cat Island Cruise
Experience almost the entire lake in just 60 minutes! Discover the enchanting ‘Wild Cat Island,’ famously featured in the 1970s film ‘Swallows and Amazons’, see the secret harbour along the way.
You also have the option to drop off at Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin, poet, artist and social reformer. Visit the house, garden, craft gallery and Brantwood Café.
Brantwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of John Ruskin and the last 28 years of his life spent in the Lakes. Filled with many fine paintings, beautiful furniture and Ruskin’s personal treasures, the house retains the character of its famous resident.
The Brantwood Café is situated in Brantwood’s former coach house the Terrace is a unique and friendly place to relax while you enjoy the breathtaking views over Coniston Water, from snow-dusted peaks to glorious summer days. Return times from Brantwood are 11.30, 12.50, 2.05 and 3.20.
Tickets for the Wildcat Island Cruise also allow you to travel on our red route during the same day at no extra charge.
Duration: 60 mins / 7 miles
Dates: 28 Dec 2024 – 23 Nov, 2025
Days: Every day until 23rd November 2025
Hop on/off: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Yellow Route Map
The yellow route departs from Coniston Boat Landings (1) and stops at Torver (6), Sunny Bank (5), Brantwood (3), and returns to Coniston. Click the links to see things to do at each stop.
Yellow Route Times
Summer (8 Mar – 2 Nov 2025)
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1 Coniston (Dep)
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6 Torver
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5 Sunny Bank
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3 Brantwood
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1 Coniston (Arr)
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| header | 8 Mar – 2 Nov 2025 | ||||
| 10:00 | 10:10 | 10:25 | 10:50 | 11:00 | |
| 11:20 | 11:30 | 11:45 | 12:10 | 12:20 | |
| 12:30 | 12:40 | 12:55 | 13:20 | 13:30 | |
| 14:10 | 14:20 | 14:35 | 15:00 | 15:10 | |
| 15:20 | 15:30 | 15:45 | 16:10 | 16:20 | |
Winter (3 Nov – 5 Mar 2026)
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1 Coniston (Dep)
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6 Torver
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5Sunny Bank
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3 Brantwood
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1 Coniston (Arr)
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| header | 03 Nov 2025 – 5 Mar 2026 | ||||
| 10:40 | 10:50 | 11:05 | 11:30 | 11:40 | |
| 12:00 | 12:10 | 12:25 | 12:50 | 13:00 | |
| 13:15 | 13:25 | 13:40 | 14:05 | 14:15 | |
| 14:30 | 14:40 | 14:55 | 15:20 | 15:30 | |
The Winter Wild Cat Island Cruise (Yellow Route) is available on the following days during winter:
- Nov 2025: Summer timetable until 2nd then each day 3-23 November plus 29th & 30th.
- Dec 2025: 6, 7, 13, 14, 28, 29, 30, 31
- Jan 2026: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
- Feb 2026: Daily from 1st Feb onwards until 6th March then our summer timetable starts on 7th March 2026.
Yellow Route Fares
Day Fares
A yellow route around the lake ticket will allow you to hop on and off the boat for the whole day, on either of the yellow or red routes. Get 15% discount when you buy tickets online. 7 day explorer unlimited ticket also available – Adult £38, Child £19.00.
| Yellow Route Tickets | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (16+ years) | £19.50 |
| Child (5–15 years) | £9.00 |
| Child (Under 5) | Free |
| Dog (Well-behaved) | Free |
Single Fares
Single fares are available to various points around the lake. Tickets are available to buy on the boat.
Adult Single Fares
| From ↓ |
To Coniston |
To Torver |
To Sunny Bank |
To Brantwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coniston | £19.50 | £10.25 | £11.50 | £16.00 |
| Torver | £16.00 | £19.50 | £9.25 | £11.50 |
| Sunny Bank | £11.50 | £16.00 | £19.50 | £10.25 |
| Brantwood | £6.25 | £11.50 | £16.00 | £19.50 |
Child Single Fares
| From ↓ |
To Coniston |
To Torver |
To Sunny Bank |
To Brantwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coniston | £9.00 | £6.20 | £6.90 | £8.50 |
| Torver | £8.50 | £9.00 | £5.60 | £6.90 |
| Sunny Bank | £6.90 | £8.50 | £9.00 | £6.20 |
| Brantwood | £3.80 | £6.90 | £8.50 | £9.00 |
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