Bellamins Tor Car Park โ The Ultimate Bodmin Moor Parking Guide ๐
Free 24/7 moorland parking on the A30 โ Gateway to Bodmin's wild landscapes, hiking trails & ancient monuments. Your adventure starts here!
๐ย Type:ย Free Rural Layby
๐ย Open:ย 24/7 (ungated)
๐ย Rating:ย 4.5/5 (hikers’ favourite, noted for basic facilities)
๐ฐย PRICING & PERMITS
Cost:ย Free (no time restrictions)
Payment:ย Not required
Permits:ย None (public highway)
๐ย CAPACITY & PHYSICAL FEATURES
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~15 (informal gravel bays) |
| Surface | Compacted gravel (potholes after rain) |
| Lighting | None (remote location) |
| Security | None (regular police patrols on A30) |
| Height Limit | None (HGV-friendly) |
โฟย ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled Access:ย Rough terrain โ not wheelchair-friendly
Nearest Adapted Parking:ย Bodmin Town Centre (4 miles, 8x bays)
Drop-Off Zone:ย Possible at layby entrance (no formal markings)
๐ย EV INFRASTRUCTURE
On-Site Charging:ย None
Nearest Options:
Gridserveย (Bodmin Services PL30 5AA – 6x 50kW) – 10-min drive
Pod Pointย (Lidl PL31 2AG) – 15-min drive
๐ ย PEAK TIMES & OCCUPANCY
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Weekends 8AM-6PM | 90% | Hikers & tourists |
| Weekdays | 30% | Local farmers/commuters |
| Winter Evenings | 10% | Occasional overnighters |
| Pro Tip:ย Arrive before 9AM in summer or useย Colliford Lake Car Parkย (5 miles east) if full. |
๐ถย KEY WALKS & ATTRACTIONS
| Destination | Walk Time | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Bellamins Tor Summit | 20-min | 360ยฐ moorland views |
| Jamaica Inn | 45-min | Famous smuggling haunt |
| Colliford Lake | 1-hour | Scenic reservoir circuit |
| Dozmary Pool | 1.5-hour | Legendary Arthurian site |
๐ย NEARBY AMENITIES
Essentials:
Nearest toilets: Jamaica Inn (3 miles)
Emergency phone: A30 call box 500m west
Food/Drink:
Jamaica Innย – Historic coaching inn
Altarnun Village Shopย – 4 miles north
๐ ฟ๏ธย ALTERNATIVE PARKING COMPARISON
| Site | Distance | Cost | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Inn Car Park | 3 miles | Free (customers only) | Smugglers’ museum |
| Bodmin Beacon | 5 miles | Free | Panoramic town views |
| Colliford Lake | 5 miles | ยฃ2 all-day | Waterside walks |
โ ๏ธย IMPORTANT NOTICES
Overnight Parking:ย Tolerated butย no facilities
Weather Warnings:ย Can fog over rapidly โ check forecasts
Livestock:ย Moorland animals may roam near cars
๐ย EXPERT TIPS
Dawn Advantage:ย Best light for photography at Bellamins Tor
Hiker Hack:ย Leave no trace โ no bins on site
Safety Note:ย Tell someone your route โ mobile signal patchy
๐ฎย FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
2025:ย Possible heritage trail markers (Cornwall Council proposal)
2026:ย Feasibility study for emergency phone installation
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