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Things to know before you go!
Sightings Date Back to the 1950s:
Although less famous than Loch Ness sightings, reports of a large, serpent-like creature in Lake Windermere go back to the 1950s. Local legends, however, suggest that strange creatures in the lake were rumored even earlier.
Famously photographed in 2006:
One of the most famous "photos" of Bownessie was taken in 2006 by a kayaker, which shows a series of large humps in the water.
Mysteriously mostly sighted near Belle Isle:
Sightings of Bownessie are often reported near Belle Isle, the largest island in Lake Windermere. The area around the island has some of the deepest parts of the lake, which could provide a secluded habitat.
Sonar Scans:
Skeptics suggest that Bownessie sightings could be misidentifications of large fish, tree trunks, or boat wakes. However, sonar scans of Lake Windermere have occasionally shown unexplained large objects beneath the water’s surface.
The largest natural lake in England:
Reaching depths of over 200 feet, the size and depth add to the allure of Bownessie as the lake has plenty of hidden places for a large creature to lurk.
A popular year for sightings:
In 2011, multiple sightings of Bownessie within a short time span brought fresh attention to the legend. Some witnesses even claimed to have seen it from multiple angles, adding weight to their claims.
