Free parking for Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall access
Pistyll Rhaeadr Free Car Park is a free council-managed tarmac surface lot located on the approach road to the village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, serving the famous Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall. The facility accommodates approximately 50 marked bays, including three Blue Badge spaces near the viewpoint entrance and one motorcycle bay. It operates 8 am8 pm daily; no pay-and-display, but wardens enforce a maximum stay of 4 hours. Overnight parking is prohibited. LED lamp columns provide illumination until dusk, and CCTV cameras monitor the entrance only. Pedestrian paths lead directly to the waterfall viewpoint (0.5 km) and to adjacent woodland trails (1 km). Benches and picnic tables are positioned near the lot perimeter. Seasonal peak tourist months (JuneAugust) see the lot fill by mid-morning; signage directs overflow visitors to the private paid car park further up the road (1 km). Weekly maintenance includes line repainting and litter clearance.