Kiberick Cove Car Park โ The Complete Coastal Parking Guide ๐
Free National Trust parking for Cornwall's hidden gem โ Gateway to Carne & Pendower beaches. Your coastal adventure starts here!
๐ย Type:ย Free National Trust Coastal Car Park
๐ย Open:ย Dawn to dusk (ungated)
๐ย Rating:ย 4.8/5 (praised for beach access, noted for rough track)
๐ฐย PRICING & PERMITS
Cost:ย Free for all (NT membership not required)
Payment:ย None (honesty box for donations)
Permits:ย None
๐ย CAPACITY & PHYSICAL FEATURES
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~25 (grass/gravel overflow area) |
| Surface | Rough track (unsuitable for low-clearance vehicles) |
| Lighting | None (remote coastal location) |
| Security | None (regular NT warden patrols) |
| Height Limit | None (but narrow access lane) |
โฟย ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled Access:ย Challenging (steep footpath to beach)
Nearest Adapted Parking:ย Veryan Village (2 miles, 2x bays)
Beach Wheelchair:ย Available at Pendower Beach Cafรฉ (seasonal)
๐ย EV INFRASTRUCTURE
On-Site Charging:ย None (conservation area)
Nearest Options:
Pod Pointย (Tesco Truro TR1 2DZ) – 12-mile drive
ChargeMapย (Roseland Inn TR2 5BA) – 3-mile drive
๐ย COASTAL ACCESS
| Destination | Walk Time | Tide Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Carne Beach | 8-min | Sandy at all tides |
| Pendower | 15-min | Best 2hrs either side of low tide |
| Nare Head | 25-min | Spectacular cliff views |
๐ ย PEAK OCCUPANCY
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Visitor Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Weekends | 100% by 11AM | Families & coastal walkers |
| Weekday Mornings | 40% | Dog walkers & photographers |
| Winter | 10% | Hardy hikers |
Pro Tip:ย Arrive before 10AM in summer or useย Pendower overflowย (0.5 mile east)
๐ย NEAREST AMENITIES
Essentials:
Nearest toilets: Pendower Beach Cafรฉ (seasonal)
Emergency phone: Veryan village (2 miles)
Food/Drink:
The Hidden Hutย (Porthcurnick) – Famous beach cafรฉ
Roseland Innย – Traditional Cornish pub
๐ ฟ๏ธย ALTERNATIVE PARKING
| Site | Distance | Cost | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendower NT | 0.5 mile | Free | Larger but steeper access |
| Veryan Village | 2 miles | Free | Shops & amenities |
| Portloe | 3 miles | ยฃ4 all-day | Picturesque fishing village |
โ ๏ธย COASTAL NOTICES
Tide Warnings:ย Access to Pendower cut off 3hrs+ after high tide
Weather:ย Track becomes impassable after heavy rain
Wildlife:ย Seal pupping area (Oct-Jan) – keep dogs leashed
๐ย EXPERT TIPS
Beachcombing:ย Best finds after winter storms (ambergris potential)
Photography:ย Golden hour lights up Carne’s quartz sand perfectly
NT Hack:ย Membership gives 50% off at Pendower Cafรฉ
๐ฎย FUTURE PLANS
2025:ย Surface improvement consultation
2026:ย Potential disabled access ramp (funding dependent)
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