Pay-and-Display Parking for Cockshot Wood Nature Walks
Cockshot Wood Car Park is a rural, surface-level facility serving hikers and nature enthusiasts visiting Cockshot Wood near Dorking. The lot offers 60 gravel-surfaced bays, including four accessible spaces positioned near the pedestrian entrance. Operating 7 am 7 pm daily, parking is pay-and-display; machines accept coins and contactless card payments, with a flat daily tariff and no evening or weekend surcharges. CCTV cameras monitor the entrance and pay station during operating hours. LED bollard lighting lines pedestrian pathways to ensure safe access after dusk. A marked footpath leads directly to Cockshot Woods network of walking trails, wildlife habitats, and picnic areas within a two-minute walk. Local bus stops on Holmwood Road provide limited services to Dorking and Guildford. EV charging is not available on-site; the nearest rapid charging station is at Reigate Road Car Park a ten-minute drive away. Covered cycle racks accommodating six bicycles are provided to encourage sustainable travel. Gravel resurfacing ensures proper drainage and prevents potholes.