How far is it to Bowness on Windermere?
By car, there are three routes to Bowness. Either by road to Sawrey and then by ferry across the lake to Bowness (approx. 6 miles) or drive to Ambleside and then follow the A591 to Windermere, turn right at the mini roundabout to Bowness (approx 10 miles but no waiting time for the ferry!). Alternatively, you could drive to Waterhead at the northern tip of the lake and catch a steamer to Bowness (30 minute cruise – visit (windermere-lakecruises.co.uk) for a timetable.
