Forest-side parking for Hamsterley trails and events
Grove Car Park lies at the southern edge of Hamsterley Forest near Bedburn Beck, offering 100 grass-and-gravel bays including four accessible spaces. Managed by Forestry England, it features pay-and-display (MarOct: £5/day; NovFeb free) via machine or app, picnic tables, and information kiosks on woodland flora and fauna. Open dawn-to-dusk, the site supports trail rides, mountain biking, and forest-school activities. Seasonal events such as guided wildlife walks are announced online.