Upperdale Car Park – Peak District NP Castlegate Ln, Buxton SK17 8SZ
Free parking for Axe Edge Moor hikes and Upper Goyt Valley exploration
Upperdale Car Park is a free, Peak District National Park Authoritymanaged gravel lay-by on Castlegate Lane, serving hikers and cyclists accessing the Upper Goyt Valley and Axe Edge Moor. The unmarked lot accommodates approximately 40 vehicles on a first-come basis; it opens at dawn and closes at dusk; overnight parking is prohibited. There is no lighting or CCTV; visitors are advised to park during daylight only. A Park Authority noticeboard at the entrance provides maps for the 12 km Axe Edge Ridge walk, geology notes on gritstone escarpments, and wildlife-spotting tips (e.g., cunning foxes). Benches and picnic tables overlook heathland moor. Pedestrian paths lead directly to the Axe Edge summit trailhead (200 m) and onward to Dove Holes (4 km). Seasonal guided moorland walks reduce capacity by 10%; overflow parking is directed to Goyt Valley Car Park (3 km) with a shuttle service on weekends. Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and perform peatland conservation checks quarterly.
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