Free heritage woodland parking
A 60-space gravel car park operated by the National Trust for Hardcastle Crags visitors. Free parking with a four-hour advisory limit; no pay-and-display. No lighting or CCTV; rangers patrol during daylight. Bays delineated by timber posts, with overflow grass parking for busy weekends. Trailhead boards provide maps for valley hikes, picnic spots, and nature hides. Ideal for woodland walkers and history enthusiasts visiting the 19th-century mill.