Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park Parking, Gelligaer
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 47% full — roughly 29 of ~62 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 17% full — roughly 51 of ~62 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CF46 6PP
- Capacity
- ~62 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 40 | 47 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 29 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park
Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park provides parking in Gelligaer, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It provides roughly 62 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience.
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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 45% full. With about 62 spaces, that is roughly 28 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 34 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 Gelligaer
Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park is one of just 2 car parks in Gelligaer, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park have?
Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park in Gelligaer has approximately 62 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park busiest?
Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 47% full — roughly 29 of ~62 spaces in use.
When is Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 17% full — roughly 51 of ~62 spaces free.