What you will need for rowing
Our rowing boats are perfect to get everyone out on Coniston Water. Our team take great pride in these boats, and we will help you have that memorable moment on the water. We will teach you the basics of rowing and balance.
*We provide these for you
Boat and oars*
Buoyancy aid*
A brief instruction before hire*
Clothing and footwear you don’t mind getting wet, we advise not to wear denim as we don’t want you getting cold!
Hot weather – suncream and a bottle of water (rumour has it, rowing boats are the perfect sunbathing vessel!)
Cold weather – warm clothing, a change of clothes and extra snacks (Coniston is still beautiful in the cold, but make sure you’re comfy”)
We suggest bringing a mobile phone in case of emergencies, dry bags can be purchased from the shop
A waterproof jacket and trousers would also be recommended
Rowing boat hire charges
All rowing boat hires are for 1 hour maximum, this is to keep the hire boats up one end of the lake so we can provide safety cover.
- 1 or 2 people: £30
- 3 or 4 people: £35
- 5 or 6 people: £40
Age restriction – 16+ (unless accompanied by an adult)
Booking rowing boats
Please book in advance to guarantee availability. During busy times the site gets very busy, please arrive with plenty of time before your booking to find a parking space, more parking is available in Coniston Village.
Book online
- You can book rowing boat hire online using our secure booking system (linked below), 1 hour maximum.
- For more information, please contact us.
Rowing top tip
Remember, if you’re the person rowing, sit with your back to the front of the boat (the pointy end) and you’ll find it much easier. This also means you avoid seeing us at the end of the jetty waving our arms around. Have a look at our live webcam to get you and the family excited for your boating trip.
Weather limitations
With the Lake District National Park being our home we have our fair share of bad weather. Throughout the year the wind picks up to an unpleasant level and we have to cancel hire for the day. Please check the weather forecast or ring us before setting off to Coniston Boating Centre to avoid disappointment.
