Free countryside parking for Linhay Woodland Reserve and Cotswold Way walks
Linhay Cottages Car Park is a free gravel lot located off the A4 in the village of Box, serving visitors to the Linhay Cottages Wildlife Trust reserve and adjacent archaeological sites. The facility accommodates approximately 30 vehicles on a first-come basis and operates from dawn until dusk (approximately 6 am8 pm); no overnight parking. There is no lighting or CCTV; visitors are advised to park and depart during daylight. An information board displays maps of the Cotswold Way footpath, local wildlife guides (including red kites and badgers), and historical notes on nearby Iron Age hillforts. Benches and picnic tables are sited near the reserve entrance. Pedestrian paths lead directly to Linhay Woodland Reserve (20 m) and the Cotswold Way (300 m). No EV charging is available; nearest station at Newlands Road Car Park, Corsham (8 km). Seasonal nature walks and guided events reduce capacity by 30 %; overflow directed to Box Village Hall Car Park (1 km). Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and inspect signage quarterly.