Free Woodland Parking for Happy Valley Nature Reserve
Happy Valley Car Park is a woodland-edge facility situated off Fox Lane, providing access to Happy Valley Nature Reserve and surrounding green spaces. The lot offers approximately 60 gravel-surfaced bays, including four accessible spaces located nearest to the main trailhead. Operating 7 am7 pm daily, parking is free; no payment kiosk is provided. There is no CCTV coverage or lighting, so visitors are encouraged to arrive and depart during daylight hours. A well-marked footpath leads from the lot into Happy Valley Nature Reserves woodland trails, ponds, and birdwatching hides within a two-minute walk. No direct bus service serves this lot; users arrive by private vehicle or bicycle. Covered cycle racks accommodating eight bicycles are provided under a shelter to encourage eco-friendly access. Seasonal gravel grading ensures proper drainage and reduces standing water in wet weather.