Free daytime parking for western Oswestry residences and walks
Berwyn Street Car Park is a free council-managed gravel lot situated off the B4391, providing access to western Oswestry residential areas and nearby woodland walks. The unmarked facility accommodates approximately 40 vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis and is open from dawn until dusk, with no overnight parking permitted. There is no lighting or CCTV, so daytime visits are advised. An information board at the entrance displays local footpaths to Whittington Castle (2 km) and wildlife-spotting details (red kites, buzzards). Benches and picnic tables are positioned near the lot perimeter overlooking the adjacent green belt. Pedestrian pathways lead directly to the Berwyn Ridge walking trail (0.05 km) and to the Oswestry Rural Parish Hall (0.3 km). Seasonal countryside fairs reduce capacity by 10; signage directs drivers to the alternative Bronygarth Lane overflow lot (0.5 km). Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and inspect drainage channels quarterly.