🚗 Pitstone Hill Car Park – Complete Tring Area Parking Guide
Free all-day parking at Pitstone Hill – perfect for countryside walks, wildlife spotting & panoramic views of the Chilterns.
đźš— Type: Free Public Surface Car Park
🏛️ Jurisdiction: Buckinghamshire Council
🕒 Open: Dawn–Dusk daily (approx. 06:00–20:00 in summer; 07:00–17:00 in winter)
🌟 Rating: 4.5/5 (visitor reviews)
đź’° Pricing & Permits
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Cost: Free for all users
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Payment: Not required
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Permits: None required
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Future Changes: No planned charges; council monitoring visitor impact
đź“Š Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~25 unmarked bays |
| Surface | Compacted gravel—prone to puddles after rain |
| Lighting | None (daylight use only) |
| Security | No CCTV; park at own risk |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for cars & small vans; no overnight stays) |
♿ Accessibility
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Disabled Access: Level gravel bays adjacent to trailhead; no marked Blue Badge bays (badge holders may park free)
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Nearest Adapted Parking: Tring Station Car Park (designated bays; 2.5 mi / 6 min drive)
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Drop-Off Zone: Informal roadside layby at junction of Stocks Rd & Pitstone Hill access track
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: None
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Nearest Options:
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Pitstone Green Car Park (CBC): 2Ă—7 kW Pod Point units (2 mi / 5 min drive)
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Tring Station (NCP): 4Ă—7 kW Pod Point units (2.5 mi / 6 min drive)
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đź“… Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings | ~30 % | Dog walkers & joggers |
| Weekday Afternoons | ~20 % | Local hikers & families |
| Weekends (10:00–16:00) | ~75 % | Weekend walkers & picnic groups |
| Evenings (pre-close) | ~10 % | Sunset photographers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM on weekends to secure a bay close to the ridge viewpoint.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Pitstone Hill Ridge Trail | On-site | Immediate access to panoramic Chiltern views |
| Pitstone Greensand Ridge Path | On-site | Start of 40-mile ridgeway circular route |
| The Icknield Way | 2 min | Historic walking & cycling route |
| Pitstone Quarry Local Reserve | 4 min | Nature reserve & wildlife hides |
đź›’ Nearby Amenities
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Public Toilets: None on-site; nearest at Pitstone Green Sports Pavilion (2 mi)
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ATM: NatWest (Tring High Street, 2.5 mi / 6 min drive)
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Pharmacy: Boots (Tring High Street)
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Food & Drink:
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The Walnut Tree Inn (Pitstone; 1 mi / 3 min drive) – pub fare & local ales
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Tring Station Café (0.5 mi from station) – light bites & coffee
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🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
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| Pitstone Green Car Park (CBC) | 2 mi / 5 min | Free | Unlimited | Gravel bays & Pod Point EV charging |
| Tring Station Car Park (NCP) | 2.5 mi / 6 min | ÂŁ1.50/h | 24 h | Covered bays & CCTV |
| Aldbury Village Hall (NT trust) | 3 mi / 8 min | Free* | Member parking | National Trust members free* |
*Free for National Trust members parking at Aldbury.
⚠️ Important Notices
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Enforcement: No formal patrols; please avoid blocking farm or forestry access gates
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Seasonal Access: Gates locked at dusk—check local sunset times
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Surface Warning: Gravel can wash away—drive slowly and avoid low spots after heavy rain
đź“Ś Expert Tips
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Sunrise & Sunset: Park at the eastern end for direct access to the ridge for spectacular dawn and dusk views.
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Bike & Hike: Secure bikes to posts at entrance and join the Ridgeway cycle route.
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Picnic Planning: Bring your own seating—benches are limited; choose a high point for best vistas.
đź”® Future Developments
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2025: Buckinghamshire Council exploring low-impact wayfinding signage and information boards.
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2026+: Feasibility study for installing a single solar-powered EV charging post at Pitstone Green Car Park.
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