Free daytime parking for Gentleshaw Common walksnature reserve access at The Redmore Inn.
Gentleshaw Common SSSI Nature Reserve Car Park is a free, council-maintained layby adjacent to The Redmore Inn public house, serving visitors to the Site of Special Scientific Interest. The gravel surface holds around 40 vehicles with no marked bays or Blue Badge provision; parking is strictly for daytime use. Open from dawn until dusk, the site is unlit and lacks CCTV, so visitors are advised to plan arrivals during daylight. An information board at the entrance details guided walks, heathland flora and fauna, and SSSI regulations. Footpaths lead directly onto the common within a two-minute walk, offering access to rare lowland heath habitats and panoramic views across Staffordshire. Dog walkers, birdwatchers, and botanists frequent the lot, especially during spring and summer months.