Free village parking for Castle Combe visitors and AONB walks
Dunns Lane Parking is a free unmarked gravel lot located on Dunns Lane at the entrance to Upper Castle Combe, serving local residents and heritage site visitors. The facility accommodates approximately 30 vehicles on a first-come basis and operates from dawn until dusk (approximately 6 am8 pm); no overnight parking. There is no artificial lighting or CCTV; visitors should arrive and depart during daylight. An information board at the entrance provides village maps, historical facts about Castle Combes 14th-century church, and safety guidelines for walking in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Benches and picnic tables are sited near the entrance to the lane. Pedestrian paths lead directly to the village center (100 m), local tea rooms (150 m), and the Cotswold Way footpath (500 m). No EV charging is available; nearest station at Cocklebury Road Car Park (15 km). Seasonal film crews and festival weeks reduce capacity by 50%; overflow directed to Castle Combe Visitor Car Park (0.2 km). Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and inspect signage quarterly.