Free rural parking with direct access to local walking trails
Timbersbrook Car Park is a free, Cheshire East Councilmanaged tarmac facility located on Weathercock Lane in the Timbersbrook hamlet just south of Congleton. The unmarked lot accommodates approximately 40 vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis and operates from dawn until dusk; overnight parking is strictly prohibited. There is no lighting or CCTV coverage, so users are advised to park only during daylight hours. A noticeboard at the entrance provides local walking trail maps for the Dane Valley Way and historical notes on the surrounding rural landscape. Pedestrian access leads directly to the Timbersbrook village hall (150 m) and onward footpaths toward the historic Lyme Valley (2 km). Seasonal agricultural events, such as local produce markets, can reduce available spaces by 10%; overflow signage directs drivers to nearby Bosley Mill Car Park (5 km) with a community shuttle service during peak festival days. Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and trim roadside hedges biannually.