? Open: 24/7 (ungated)
? Rating: 4.5/5 (hikers’ favourite, noted for basic facilities)
Cost: Free (no time restrictions)
Payment: Not required
Permits: None (public highway)
| 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) |
Disabled Access: Rough terrain – not wheelchair-friendly
Nearest Adapted Parking: Bodmin Town Centre (4 miles, 8x bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Possible at layby entrance (no formal markings)
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Gridserve (Bodmin Services PL30 5AA – 6x 50kW) – 10-min drive
Pod Point (Lidl PL31 2AG) – 15-min drive
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Weekends 8AM-6PM | 90% | Hikers & tourists |
| Weekdays | 30% | Local farmers/commuters |
| Winter Evenings | 10% | Occasional overnighters |
| Pro Tip: Arrive before 9AM in summer or use Colliford Lake Car Park (5 miles east) if full. |
| Destination | Walk Time | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Bellamins Tor Summit | 20-min | 360° moorland views |
| Jamaica Inn | 45-min | Famous smuggling haunt |
| Colliford Lake | 1-hour | Scenic reservoir circuit |
| Dozmary Pool | 1.5-hour | Legendary Arthurian site |
Essentials:
Nearest toilets: Jamaica Inn (3 miles)
Emergency phone: A30 call box 500m west
Food/Drink:
Jamaica Inn – Historic coaching inn
Altarnun Village Shop – 4 miles north
| 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 | £2 all-day | Waterside walks |
Overnight Parking: Tolerated but no facilities
Weather Warnings: Can fog over rapidly – check forecasts
Livestock: Moorland animals may roam near cars
Dawn Advantage: Best light for photography at Bellamins Tor
Hiker Hack: Leave no trace – no bins on site
Safety Note: Tell someone your route – mobile signal patchy
2025: Possible heritage trail markers (Cornwall Council proposal)
2026: Feasibility study for emergency phone installation
Low fine activity reported by drivers.
No user price reports submitted yet for this car park.
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