🚗 Farlows Lake Car Park – The Complete Iver Angling & Nature Parking Guide
Free first-come, first-served parking for anglers at Farlows Lake – card-only site with café, toilets & tackle shop on-site, just minutes from Iver.
🚗 Type: Private Day-Ticket Fishery Car Park
🕒 Open:
Summer (Apr 1–Nov 1): 07:00–20:00
Winter (Nov 2–Mar 31): 07:00–18:00
Gates locked overnight
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (visitor feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Parking Cost: Free (no separate charge; parking included with day-ticket)
Day Tickets: Available on-site (card payments only)
Enforcement: Gates lock outside hours; first-come, first-served basis
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~50 – 60 (majority directly behind swims) |
| Surface | Compact gravel |
| Lighting | None (daylight access only) |
| Security | Manual gate control; no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
General Access: Level gravel areas immediately adjacent to most swims
Designated Bays: Informal—park behind peg of choice
Drop-Off Point: Wide turning circle at main entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers (Great Western Road, Iver SL0 9QD):
Pod Point (2 × 7 kW) – 5 min walk
InstaVolt (1 × 50 kW) – 7 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00–10:00 | 40 % | Early-bird anglers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Casual day-ticket visitors |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 80 % | Weekend carp specialists |
| Sundays 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Family & leisure anglers |
Pro Tip: Arrive by 08:00 on weekends to park directly behind your swim.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Herons Point Café & Tackle | 1 min | Toilets, coffee & gear hire |
| Iver Station (Elizabeth Line) | 10 min | Rapid links to London & Reading |
| Ford Lane Bus Stop | 3 min | Buses to Uxbridge & Slough |
| Farlows Clubhouse | On-site | Showers, toilets & lounge |
| Grand Union Canal towpath | 5 min | Scenic walking & cycling route |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Toilets & Showers: Herons Point building
Café & Tackle Shop: Erics Angling inside clubhouse
ATM: Shell garage on Moorhall Road (4 min)
Food & Drink
The Beckwith Arms (Iver): 8 min walk – pub classics
Costa Coffee (Iver Station): 10 min walk – grab & go
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iver Station Car Park | 10 min | £4 / day | 24 h | Secure, barrier entry |
| On-street bays (Ford Lane area) | 3 min | Free (2 h max) | 2 h | Quick drop-off, evening free |
| Richings Park Driveway (JustPark) | 6 min | From £2 / hr | 24 h | Pre-book via app, guaranteed slot |
⚠️ Important Notices
Gates lock promptly at closing time—vehicles left overnight will be locked in.
Cashless site (card payments only); no on-site cash machines.
First-come, first-served—no reservations for parking.
📌 Expert Tips
Early Access: Weekdays before 09:00 often under-utilized.
Weather Watch: Inner swims can flood—park near entrance in wet weather.
Off-Peak Fishing: Tuesdays & Wednesdays see lighter use but full facilities.
EV Users: Charge at nearby Pod Point before arrival for uninterrupted stay.
🔮 Future Developments
Q3 2025: Consultation on 4 × 7 kW EV bays and improved gate automation.
2026: Proposal to expand parking by 10–15 spaces (pending environmental review).
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