Wild Cat Island
For more information on The Arthur Ransome Society use the link to visit the website.
You can also visit the Abbot Hall museum in Kendal.
The museum of Lakeland Life is also well worth a visit.
To view the recently restored TSSY Esperance, the model for Captain Flint's houseboat, visit the Steamboat Museum in Winderemere http://www.visitcumbria.com/amb/winsteam.htm
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Brocklebank Ground, Torver, Coniston LA21 8BS. Mobile 07967380734
Email: info.@.jointadventures.co.uk
Made famous by Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons, Peel Island lies towards the southern end of Coniston Water. In the book it is known as Wild Cat Island. With it's Secret Harbour and accessibility by kayak or canoe, it makes for the perfect adventure for Swallows and Amazon fans of all ages. Let Joint Adventures take you there by Kayak or Canoe.
You will probably land at "The Secret Harbour" and disembark to explore the island and see where John, Susan, Titty and The Boy Roger set up their tents and played pirates.
If the weather is clear you will enjoy
beautiful views towards the north end of the lake. You can take your boat
around the island, or if you are feeling brave, do the rock jump into the
lake. There's even buried treasure to be found in the shape of a Geo
Cache. Find the Cache and leave a message for others who follow.
Having explored the island, jumped from the jump, and left no stone unturned
looking for treasure, you will make the return trip to the shore. With
photos to remind you this is a trip you will remember.
For added adventure you can also extend your day and visit Trout Tarn (Beacon Tarn) and Octopus Lagoon (Allan Tarn). Contact us for a customised Swallows and Amazons Day.