The vintage Lake District cruise that's one of the best in the country with tickets from just £13
The Ullswater steamers are unmistakable. Their green hulls, wooden captain's deck and canvas covering the passengers area are a familiar sight in the Lake District and synonymous for Ullswater. Thousands of visitors a year hop on board the 168-year old boats to soak in the beauty of the region from the water,
A ride on a steamer is a must for any visitor to the Lakes, with the vintage boats part of the fabric of the beloved National Park. So it probably won't come as a surprise to see the they have been named as one of the seven-best boat trips in the country by The Times.Other trips on the shortlist include the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers in London, Waverley Paddle Steamer in Glasgow and Anglesey's speedy Rib Ride.
According to the publication "boat journeys are hardwired into our island psyche and offer a perspective of scenery that no walker can hope to see in the same way." Not sure about you, but that sounds like they're talking directly about the Ullswater Streamers, to us.
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