🚗 Bodinnick Car Park – 1 Barrs Cl, Bodinnick, Fowey PL23 1LY
Free scenic parking at Bodinnick – park beside the ferry slip for instant crossings to Fowey, with riverside walks and cafés moments away.
🚗 Type: Free Public Surface Car Park (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (no barriers; informal use)
🌟 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (visitor feedback praises riverside setting and ferry convenience)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no pay-and-display or permits required)
Restrictions: Informal parking; please be considerate during busy summer months
Blue-Badge Holders: Standard free bays; display your badge clearly
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 20 unmarked bays |
| Surface | Hardened gravel with occasional puddles |
| Lighting | None (daylight hours only) |
| Security | No CCTV; occasional Cornwall Council patrols |
| Height Limit | None (standard cars and small camper-vans) |
| Barrier System | None |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Ramp from bays down to the ferry slip; level paths along the waterfront
Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby directly at the slipway for quick passenger transfers
Pedestrian Routes: Firm riverside path leading to the ferry and Fowey quay
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
Pont Pill Car Park (2 mi; 2×7 kW) – 6 min drive
Fowey Town Car Park (river crossing required; rapid units) – 4 min walk after ferry
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 10 AM–4 PM | ~60 % | Ferry passengers & walkers |
| Weekends 11 AM–3 PM | ~85 % | Tourists & day-trippers |
| Early Mornings | ~30 % | Sunrise photographers |
| Late Afternoons | ~50 % | Café patrons & riverside strollers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 11 AM in summer to secure a waterfront bay and catch quieter ferry crossings.
🚶 Walkability Score
(All walk times from car park entrance)
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bodinnick–Fowey Ferry Slip | 1 min | Quick river crossing to Fowey |
| King’s Arms Hotel (Fowey) | 4 min | Historic pub & riverside dining |
| Fowey Town Quay | 6 min | Shops, galleries & boat trips |
| Hall Walk (Fowey) | 15 min | Elevated river views and gardens |
| Lankrin Café & Workshop | 3 min | Local art & artisan coffee |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: At Fowey quay (after crossing)
ATM & Shop: Spar (Fowey High Street, 6 min walk)
Ferry Tickets: Purchase at slip kiosk or via mobile app
Food & Drink
Duchy of Cornwall Café: Adjacent to slip (river views)
Albert Quay Boat Yard Café: Fowey side (fresh seafood)
Vann’s Bakery: Artisan pasties & bread (Fowey town)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodinnick Village Hall Car Park | 0.2 mi | Free | Informal | Additional bays above village |
| Fowey Town West Car Park | 0.6 mi | £2.50/day | 24 h | EV charging & level access |
| Par & St Blazey Station Car Park | 5 mi | £1/day | 24 h | Park-and-ride with rail links |
| Polruan Ferry Car Park | 1.5 mi | Free | Informal | Alternative crossing to Polruan |
⚠️ Important Notices
Tide & Weather: Slipway can flood at high tide—use upper bays when water levels rise
No Lighting: Visit during daylight hours; bring torch if staying late by the river
Ferry Schedule: Check seasonal ferry times in advance to avoid long waits
Wildlife: Respect nesting birds on adjacent mudflats—keep noise to a minimum
📌 Expert Tips
Ferry Hack: Buy a round-trip ticket to hop back and forth for riverside walks on both banks
Picnic Prep: Pack food before arrival—there are no on-site shops at Bodinnick
Photography: The river bend at sunset offers stunning reflections—ideal for golden-hour shots
Blue-Badge Holders: Park in the bay closest to the slip for minimal gradient
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cornwall Council reviewing installation of a small shelter at the slip for ticketing and rain cover
2026: Proposal to formalise an extra 10 bays on adjacent farmland, subject to planning approval
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