Reserve-side parking for birdwatching.
A gravel car park managed by Rutland County Council, offering 70 bays (including five accessible) with PayByPhone only. Open dawndusk, it serves the Whitwell nature reserve and reservoir hide. No toilets or lightingrecommend daylight use. CCTV covers the entrance; rangers patrol during busy periods. Adjacent footpaths lead to historic Whitwell Church and lakeside bird hides. Suitable for wildlife enthusiasts and walkers exploring the eastern shores of Rutland Water.