Hackpen White Horse Carpark F5CM+GV, Swindon SN4 9NR
Free countryside parking for Hackpen White Horse trails and viewpoints
Hackpen White Horse Car Park is a free gravel lot located off Alderbury Road in the Marlborough Downs, serving the Hackpen White Horse chalk figure and surrounding walking trails. The facility accommodates approximately 60 vehicles on a first-come basis and operates from dawn until dusk (approximately 6 am–8 pm); no overnight parking. No lighting or CCTV is provided; visitors are advised to arrive and depart during daylight. An information board at the entrance provides maps of the White Horse trail, local legend details, and safety notices. Benches and picnic tables overlook the White Horse figure. Pedestrian paths lead directly to the hackpen ridge viewpoint (200 m) and the White Horse walking circuit (1 km). No EV charging is available; nearest station at Pewsey Downs Car Park (10 km). Seasonal walking festivals and guided tours reduce capacity by 40 %; overflow directed to West Woods Car Park (10 km). Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and inspect signage quarterly.
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