Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park Parking, Gelligaer
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 36 of ~62 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 47 of ~62 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CF46 6PP
- Capacity
- ~62 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Heol Fawr
Nearby landmarks: Crannog Lake (285m), Colliers Adventure Farm (398m), Nelson Bog (564m)
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 Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park
Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Gelligaer, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. It provides roughly 62 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience.
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 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 midday, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 62 spaces, that is roughly 37 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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.
What’s near Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Crannog Lake, about 285 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 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 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 36 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 Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 47 of ~62 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park?
Parc Penallta Fforest Car Park is a leisure tourist car park.