🚗 Tregantle Fort Car Park – Long-Stay Coastal & Fort Access Guide
Affordable long-stay parking at Tregantle Fort, Torpoint – open April–October with free after-hours access, ideal for fort ruins visits, Whitsand Bay coastal trails & beach days.
🚗 Type: Public Council Long-Stay Car Park (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open:
1 April–31 October: Daily 9 am–4 pm (paid) | 4 pm–9 am (free)
1 November–31 March: Closed
🌟 Rating: Not publicly rated
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £0.90 |
| 1–2 hours | £1.60 |
| 2–3 hours | £2.10 |
| 3–4 hours | £2.60 |
| 24-hour stay | £3.70 |
| Weekly ticket (7 days) | £9.20 |
| Coach per hour (9 am–4 pm) | £1.90 |
| Coach 24-hour stay | £12.10 |
| After 4 pm–9 am | Free |
Payment: Pay-and-display machines accept coins (10p–£2), chip & PIN, contactless, Apple/Google Pay, or via mobile (JustPark code 8323)
Season & Rover Tickets: Monthly, quarterly, annual and Cornwall-wide Rover options available
Disabled Parking: Any space free upon badge display; designated bays near entrance
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~200 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | None |
| Security | Unmanaged; no CCTV |
| Vehicle Types | Cars, motorcycles, coaches |
| Height Restriction | None |
♿ Accessibility
Level approach from bays to fort entrance
No dedicated blue-badge bays—badge holders may use any space free of charge
Accessible route to viewing lay-by and coastal paths
🔌 EV Infrastructure
None on-site
Nearest Chargers:
Car Park A (Chapel Point): 4×7 kW Pod Point bays – 0.5 mi
Seaton Beach Car Park: 2×22 kW rapid bays – 1.5 mi
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 10 am–2 pm | 70 % | Coastal walkers |
| Weekends & Bank Hols | 95 % | Beachgoers & families |
| Evenings after 4 pm | 10 % | Sunset photographers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 am on summer weekends to secure a central bay for all-day coastal adventures.
🚶 Walkability & Nearby Destinations
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Tregantle Fort Ruins | On-site | Historic gun batteries & sea views |
| Long Sands Beach | 2 min | Sandy beach access |
| Freathy Cove Trailhead | 5 min | Cliff-top paths to Whitsand Bay |
| Antony Estate & Café | 1.2 mi | Country house gardens & refreshments |
⚠️ Important Notices
Closed November–March—no winter parking or access
Machines deactivated outside paid hours; free parking automatically applies after 4 pm
No overnight stays beyond closing season
📌 Expert Tips
Beach Combo: Park here, explore the fort then walk the coastal path to Long Sands and Sharrow Point
Coach Groups: Pre-book weekly or rover tickets for multi-day visits across Cornwall’s long-stay sites
Evening Photography: Free after 4 pm—capture golden-hour fort and bay views without charge
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cornwall Council reviewing solar lighting installation along access road
2026: Potential addition of a small EV charging bay contingent on visitor demand
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