Free Customer & Trailhead Parking at Rivelin Valley
Shipton Street Car Park is a surface-level private facility located off Shipton Street, serving local shops, industrial units, and the Rivelin Valley walking trails. The lot offers approximately 70 tarmac-surfaced bays, including four accessible spaces near the entrance gate. Operating 7 am6 pm MondaySaturday and 9 am4 pm Sunday, parking is free for customers with validation from participating businesses; casual users pay via on-site pay-by-phone system. CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and main aisles during operating hours; LED floodlighting ensures safe visibility at dusk and early evening. A marked footpath leads directly to the Rivelin Valley trails within a two-minute walk. No direct bus services serve this lot; users arrive by private vehicle or bicycle. Covered cycle racks accommodating up to ten bicycles are provided to encourage sustainable travel. Seasonal surface inspections maintain smooth tarmac and clear line markings.