Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park Parking, Budleigh Salterton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 11 of ~19 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 14 of ~19 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EX8 5EE
- Capacity
- ~19 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Charges
- Paid
- Surface
- Ground
- Nearest road
- St Johns Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: East Budleigh Common (310m), Squabmoor Reservoir (390m), Bystock Pools (423m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 54 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 40 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Budleigh Salterton will find parking at Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. It has an estimated 19 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 19 spaces, that is roughly 11 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 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 Budleigh Salterton
With only 2 car parks in Budleigh Salterton, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
What’s near Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is East Budleigh Common, about 310 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 443 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park have?
Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park in Budleigh Salterton has approximately 19 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park?
Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park busiest?
Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 11 of ~19 spaces in use.
When is Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 14 of ~19 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park?
Squabmoor Reservoir Car Park is a leisure tourist car park.