🚗 James Park & Ride – Your Hayle TR27 6LH Shuttle Parking Solution
Free Park & Ride at Lelant Downs – 200 bays, frequent shuttle to Hayle town & St Michael’s Mount, perfect for beachgoers, festival visitors & commuters.
🚗 Type: Council-Operated Park & Ride (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open: Daily 06:00 – 20:00
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (user feedback average)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Parking Cost: Free all day
Shuttle Bus: £2.50 return adult; £1.25 return child; pay on bus or pre-book via mobile app
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking; concessionary bus fares available
Enforcement: ANPR entry; bus shuttle valid only for Park & Ride patrons
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 200 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 8 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Level tarmac |
| Lighting | LED perimeter lighting |
| Security | CCTV coverage; regular patrols |
| Shuttle Shelters | Covered waiting shelters with real-time display |
♿ Accessibility
Step-free, level paths from bays to shuttle shelters
Wide accessible bays near main shelter
Low-floor shuttle buses with ramp access
Drop-Off Zone: Short single-yellow curb at shelter entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options (4-min drive):
South Quay Car Park: 4× 7 kW chargers
Commercial Road Car Park: rapid chargers via Park & Ride shuttle
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00–09:00 | 40 % | Commuters |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 35 % | Return-home commuters |
| Weekends 10:00–16:00 | 85 % | Tourists & beachgoers |
| Event Days (Aug–Sep) | 100 % | Festival attendees & concert goers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM on summer weekends to guarantee a bay and early shuttle.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Shuttle Shelter to Town | 5 min | Direct bus to Hayle centre & beach |
| Lelant Downs Café | On-site | Snacks, restrooms & shaded seating |
| Lelant Station (Heritage) | 8 min | Occasional rail service to St Erth |
| North Quay Coastal Path | 12 min | Leisurely riverside & estuary walks |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Cafe & toilets: Lelant Downs Café (seasonal)
ATM: Spar (Hayle centre via shuttle)
Pharmacy: Boots (Hayle centre)
Food & Drink
Lelant Downs Café (on-site)
The Godolphin Arms (Hayle centre)
The Beach Café (Marazion via shuttle)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Quay Car Park | 0.8 mi | £1.50/h (£8 day) | 10 h | EV charging & closer to town centre |
| Cornwall Council Beach Car Park | 0.5 mi | £6 / day (Apr–Oct) | 10 h | Evening free; beach access |
| Marazion Council Lot | 1.2 mi | £9 / day | 24 h | Park & island shuttle to St Michael’s Mount |
⚠️ Important Notices
Shuttle Frequency: Every 20 min (08:00–18:00); hourly service outside these times
Event Shuttle: Extra buses during festivals—check council website for times
Maintenance: Annual surface checks each March; next due Mar 2026
📌 Expert Tips
Combined Ticket: Buy parking + bus pass bundle in app for £3.50 to save on fares
Bay Choice: Use bays nearest café shelter for quickest boardings
Weather Alert: Shelters offer UV and rain protection—use on sunny or wet days
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Plan to add 4 EV bays under Cornwall’s green travel grant
2027: Proposal to extend shuttle route to Marazion during peak season
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