Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park Parking, Kirkby Stephen
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park
Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park provides parking in Kirkby Stephen, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 40 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Parking in Kirkby Stephen
With only 2 car parks in Kirkby Stephen, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park have?
Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park in Kirkby Stephen has approximately 40 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park?
Parking at Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park is free of charge.
When is Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park busiest?
Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park quietest?
The quietest period for Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park?
Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves.