Woody Bay Parking, Lynton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Woody Bay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 19 of 30 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Woody Bay is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 22 of 30 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EX31 4QU
- Capacity
- 30 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- National Trust
- Nearest road
- Sir Robert's Path
Nearby landmarks: St Martin's (741m)
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 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Woody Bay
Woody Bay caters to leisure visitors in Lynton, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. The car park has approximately 30 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by National Trust.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Woody Bay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 20 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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 Lynton
With 4 car parks in Lynton, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times.
What’s near Woody Bay
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 St Martin’s (place of worship), about 741 metres away.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Woody Bay have?
Woody Bay in Lynton has 30 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Woody Bay?
Parking at Woody Bay is free of charge.
When is Woody Bay busiest?
Woody Bay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 19 of 30 spaces in use.
When is Woody Bay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Woody Bay is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 22 of 30 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Woody Bay?
Woody Bay is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust.