Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park Parking, Kirkby Stephen
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CA17 4HG
- Capacity
- ~40 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves
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 Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park
Located in Kirkby Stephen, Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park is a surface car park open to the public. With around 40 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves.
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. With 40 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 45% full. With about 40 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 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 Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen has 2 car parks in total, so Smardale & Waitby Nature Reserves car park is an important option for the area.
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.