Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park Parking, Otley
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- LS21 3DD
- Capacity
- ~22 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park
Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park offers general parking in Otley for visitors and locals. It has an estimated 22 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking.
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 small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 22 spaces, that is roughly 12 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 Otley
There are 11 car parks across Otley, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Chevin Forest Park: Upper Shawfield Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park have?
Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park in Otley has approximately 22 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park?
Parking at Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park is free of charge.
When is Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park busiest?
Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park?
Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park is a car park with surface parking.