25 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park, Ambleside.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon5102035455055504540352515500
Tue5102035455055504540352515500
Wed5102035455055504540352515500
Thu5102035455055504540352515500
Fri5102035505560555045403015500
Sat5102040556565605550402510500
Sun05102030404035302515105000

About Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park

Located in Ambleside, Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. With space for around 25 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by LDNPA.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With only 25 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.

Parking in Ambleside

There are 9 car parks across Ambleside, so you have options if your first choice is full.

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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

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.