Learnie Red Rock Trails Parking, Fortrose
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Learnie Red Rock Trails is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 12 of 20 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Learnie Red Rock Trails is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 15 of 20 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IV10 8SL
- Capacity
- 20 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Forestry Commision Scotland
- Surface
- Fine gravel
Nearby landmarks: Whitebog Wood - Millbuie and Findon Forests (616m), Muirhead Wood (743m)
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 Learnie Red Rock Trails
Learnie Red Rock Trails caters to leisure visitors in Fortrose, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. It has an estimated 20 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 car park offers free parking. The car park is managed by Forestry Commision Scotland.
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
Learnie Red Rock Trails is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 12 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 Fortrose
Learnie Red Rock Trails is one of just 2 car parks in Fortrose, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
What’s near Learnie Red Rock Trails
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 Whitebog Wood - Millbuie and Findon Forests, about 616 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 Learnie Red Rock Trails have?
Learnie Red Rock Trails in Fortrose has 20 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Learnie Red Rock Trails?
Parking at Learnie Red Rock Trails is free of charge.
When is Learnie Red Rock Trails busiest?
Learnie Red Rock Trails is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 12 of 20 spaces in use.
When is Learnie Red Rock Trails quietest?
The best time to find a space at Learnie Red Rock Trails is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 15 of 20 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Learnie Red Rock Trails?
Learnie Red Rock Trails is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Forestry Commision Scotland.