๐ Tregantle Fort Car Park โ Long-Stay Coastal & Fort Access Guide
Affordable long-stay parking at Tregantle Fort, Torpoint โ open AprilโOctober with free after-hours access, ideal for fort ruins visits, Whitsand Bay coastal trails & beach days.
๐ Type: Public Council Long-Stay Car Park (Cornwall Council)
๐ Open:
1 Aprilโ31 October: Daily 9 amโ4 pm (paid) | 4 pmโ9 am (free)
1 Novemberโ31 March: Closed
๐ Rating: Not publicly rated
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | ยฃ0.90 |
| 1โ2 hours | ยฃ1.60 |
| 2โ3 hours | ยฃ2.10 |
| 3โ4 hours | ยฃ2.60 |
| 24-hour stay | ยฃ3.70 |
| Weekly ticket (7 days) | ยฃ9.20 |
| Coach per hour (9 amโ4 pm) | ยฃ1.90 |
| Coach 24-hour stay | ยฃ12.10 |
| After 4 pmโ9 am | Free |
Payment: Pay-and-display machines accept coins (10pโยฃ2), 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
๐ 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 |
โฟ Accessibility
Level approach from bays to fort entrance
No dedicated blue-badge baysโbadge holders may use any space free of charge
Accessible route to viewing lay-by and coastal paths
๐ EV Infrastructure
None on-site
Nearest Chargers:
Car Park A (Chapel Point): 4ร7 kW Pod Point bays โ 0.5 mi
Seaton Beach Car Park: 2ร22 kW rapid bays โ 1.5 mi
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 10 amโ2 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.
๐ถ 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 & Cafรฉ | 1.2 mi | Country house gardens & refreshments |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Closed NovemberโMarchโno winter parking or access
Machines deactivated outside paid hours; free parking automatically applies after 4 pm
No overnight stays beyond closing season
๐ 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 Cornwallโs long-stay sites
Evening Photography: Free after 4 pmโcapture golden-hour fort and bay views without charge
๐ฎ 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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