Ferry Nab Marina
Ferry Nab Marina stands on the shore of Windermere within walking distance of Bowness.
There are 10 berths for boats up to 14m and 16 berths for boats up to 13m.
All prices include VAT at the appropriate rate from 1 April 2026.
Facilities at Ferry Nab
- showers and toilets
- chemical toilet disposal
- tractor (per half-hour): £38.30
- mast hoist (per use): £38.30
- lake map: £7
- pressure wash: £38.30
- registration number boards (pair): £19.70
- small marine watch engine covers up to 10hp: £25.50
- swim float: £21
- dinghy storage (see storage fees below)
- trailer storage (per calendar month): £44.60
- winter boat storage, 1 November to 31 March: £52 per metre
- 24 hour emergency telephone
- hot and cold snacks and drinks
- sewage waste pump (mooring holders) 1 credit: £2.60
- sewage waste pump (non-mooring holders) 1 credit: £6.20
Additional facilities for berth holders
- electricity (chargeable)
- water
- free parking for one vehicle at Ferry Nab
Cost of berths
(Annual charges for a 12 month period commencing 1 April)
- boats up to 12 metres LOA: annual fee: £6,968
- boats 12 to 13 metres LOA: annual fee £7,538
- boats 13 to 14 metres LOA: annual fee £8,129
Includes parking permit, electricity charged in addition per unit used.
Fees and charges for moorings on Windermere
Storage fees
Annual boat storage fees
- tenders in racks maximum LOA 3.05m (10 feet), mooring holders: £152 per year
- trailered dinghy storage maximum LOA 5.50m (18 feet): £421 per year
Waiting list application for dinghy park or rack at Ferry Nab 2026-27 (DOCX , 53KB)
Holiday boat storage: April to October
(Minimum third party insurance)
- powered craft and catamarans maximum LOA. 5.50m: £34.50 per night
- non powered trailered dinghy up to a maximum of 5.50m. Maximum of two weeks at any one time, excludes initial one off launch fee: £13 per night
Trailered boat parking at Ferry Nab application form 2026-27 (DOCX , 62KB)
Winter storage: November to March
- boats: (limited space): £52 per metre
- winter jetty berth (limited spaces): £1,339
How to apply
Waiting list application for a jetty berth at Ferry Nab 2026-27 (DOCX, 54KB)
Completed forms should be returned to the Lake Wardens office.
Boat launching
It is open every day except Christmas Day, weather permitting. Opening times vary. You will be required to pay a fee before launching.
Daily rate (inc VAT) for craft:
- all untrailered non-motorised craft which are carried to the water's edge: free
- all other craft up to 11m or 3.5 tonnes: £17.40
- local residents 10 launch pass (25% discount) conditions apply: £130.50
- non-local residents 10 launch pass (10% discount): £156.60