🚗 Penn Wood Car Park – The Complete Amersham Penn Street Parking Guide
Free parking at the Holy Trinity Church car park on Penn Street – immediate access to Penn Wood trails, village green & heritage pubs.
🚗 Type: Free Public Woodland Trust Visitor Car Park
🕒 Open: 09:00–17:00 (Winter), 09:00–20:00 (Summer); gates locked outside hours
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (visitor feedback aggregated)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no permit or ticket required)
Enforcement: Informal—occasional patrols by local rangers; please vacate by closing time
Blue Badge Holders: Park free; no dedicated bays but level access available
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~30 (unmarked bays around churchyard) |
| Surface | Hardstanding gravel & grass verge access |
| Lighting | Limited (entrance only) |
| Security | No CCTV; natural surveillance by staff |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
General Access: Level gravel areas suitable for wheelchairs to visitor signage
Drop-Off Point: Wide turning circle at main gate
Nearest Adapted Parking: Amersham Old Town Car Park (HP7 0HL – marked bays) 5-min walk
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Amersham Old Town Car Park (3× EV bays pending installation) – 5-min walk
Amersham Station Car Park (3× rapid chargers) – 7-min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00–11:00 | 60 % | Morning walkers |
| Weekdays 13:00–15:00 | 40 % | Dog-walkers & cyclists |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 80 % | Weekend visitors |
| Sundays 11:00–16:00 | 70 % | Families & groups |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM on weekends to nab a spot closest to the main entrance.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood Entrance | 1 min | Immediate trailhead access |
| Holy Trinity Church | On-site | Public toilets (when open) |
| The Squirrel Pub | 2 min | Drinks, snacks & outdoor seating |
| Village Green & Cricket Pitch | 2 min | Events & rest area |
| Amersham Station (Old Town) | 5 min | Rail links to London & High Wycombe |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Toilets: Inside The Squirrel Pub (public when open)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 7-min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 7-min walk)
Food & Drink
The Hit Or Miss (Penn Street): Country-style pub dining
Penn Village Tea Rooms: Afternoon teas & light bites
The Black Horse Inn: Gastro pub classics
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham Old Town Car Park | 5 min | £0.90–£3.80 (pay & display) | 24 h | EV bays, marked spaces, toilets |
| Amersham Station Car Park | 7 min | £4.00 / day | 24 h | Covered, rapid chargers |
| On-Street Penn Street Bays | 1 min | Free after 18:00 | 2 h max | Short-stay for afternoon visits |
⚠️ Important Notices
Gates lock promptly at closing time—vehicles left after hours may be inaccessible.
Please park considerately on the gravel to avoid obstructing maintenance access.
Respect the Woodland Trust’s “leave no trace” policy—take any litter home.
📌 Expert Tips
Early Explorer: Weekday mornings are quietest for wildlife spotting.
Mud Alert: After rain, inner tracks get slippery—park near entrance for firmer ground.
Pub Hop: Start at The Squirrel, then wander trails, finishing at The Hit Or Miss.
EV Visitors: Top up at Old Town chargers before hiking the 360 m easy-access loop.
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Consultation: Woodland Trust & Church exploring 4× EV bays in overflow area.
2026 Plans: Formalise marked bays & install low-level solar lighting along access track.
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