Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park Parking, Ambleside
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 14 of ~25 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 19 of ~25 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- LA22 9LW
- Capacity
- ~25 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- LDNPA
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park
Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park provides parking in Ambleside, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It has an estimated 25 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. It is operated by LDNPA.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With only 25 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 25 spaces, that is roughly 14 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Ambleside
Ambleside has 9 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park have?
Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park in Ambleside has approximately 25 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park?
Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park busiest?
Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 14 of ~25 spaces in use.
When is Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 19 of ~25 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park?
Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by LDNPA.