West End Car Park Parking, Fort William
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
West End Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 229 of ~314 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at West End Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 220 of ~314 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PH33 6RF
- Capacity
- ~314 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Achintore Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Lime Tree Hotel (82m), West End Roundabout (92m), Glentower Lower Observatory (170m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About West End Car Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Fort William will find parking at West End Car Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. With around 314 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
West End Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 314 spaces, that is roughly 236 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 78 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Fort William
With 8 car parks in Fort William, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Viewforth Car Park, around 600m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near West End Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop. The closest landmark is Lime Tree Hotel (hotel), about 82 metres away. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 29 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 West End Car Park have?
West End Car Park in Fort William has approximately 314 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at West End Car Park?
West End Car Park is a paid car park.
When is West End Car Park busiest?
West End Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 229 of ~314 spaces in use.
When is West End Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at West End Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 220 of ~314 spaces free.
What kind of car park is West End Car Park?
West End Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.