Free parking for Alderley Edge village and country park trails
Ryleys Lane Car Park is a free, Cheshire East Counciloperated tarmac facility located on Ryleys Lane, serving visitors to Alderley Edge village and the woodland trails of Alderley Edge Country Park. The lot provides 60 marked bays, including four Blue Badge spaces near the pedestrian exit and one motorcycle bay. It operates from dawn until dusk; overnight parking is prohibited. There is no lighting or CCTV; visitors should park during daylight hours. A council information board at the entrance offers maps of the Edges bridleways and footpaths, along with safety guidelines for walking on the Edge rocks. Benches and picnic tables offer rest spots overlooking the Cheshire Plain. Pedestrian paths lead directly to Alderley Edge village shops (200 m) and the Edges main trailhead (300 m). Seasonal guided walks and charity runs can reduce capacity by 15%; signage directs drivers to South Street Car Park (0.5 km). Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and trim footpath vegetation quarterly.