Boats, lakes and water in the UK
Cruises, steamers, seal trips and swimming spots across the UK's lakes and coastline.
- Independent UK guide
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- Updated October 2026
Windermere is England's largest natural lake, about 10 miles long.
Ullswater SteamersGlenridding, Pooley Bridge and Howtown, Lake DistrictUllswater is often called the most beautiful of the lakes, and the Ullswater Steamers run between Glenridding, Howtown and Pooley Bridge.
Wild swimming in the Lake DistrictButtermere, Derwentwater and Rydal Water, Lake DistrictThe Lake District has some of the most popular wild swimming in England, with lakes such as Buttermere and Derwentwater and small tarns in the hills.
Blakeney Point seal tripBlakeney and Morston, NorfolkBlakeney Point is a long sand and shingle spit on the north Norfolk coast, and a nature reserve with large colonies of grey and common seals.
Farne Islands puffin tripSeahouses, NorthumberlandThe Farne Islands, off the Northumberland coast, are home to tens of thousands of seabirds, including puffins that nest between roughly April and July.
River Dee cruise in ChesterThe Groves, Chester, CheshireShort sightseeing cruises run along the River Dee from the Groves, one of Chester's prettiest spots, passing the Queen's Park suspension bridge and leafy riverbanks.
Surf lesson at NewquayFistral Beach, Newquay, CornwallNewquay is the best-known surfing town in England, and Fistral Beach hosts big surf events.
Coasteering in PembrokeshirePembrokeshire Coast, WalesCoasteering means travelling along the rocky coastline by swimming, scrambling and jumping into the sea, with a guide, helmet and wetsuit.