Free countryside parking for Water Tower walk
The Water Tower Car Park in Tilshead (SP3 4SG) is a small rural lot offering 15 gravel-reinforced grass bays mainly used by hikers accessing the Water Tower circular walk and nearby RSPB reserve. Open from sunrise to sunset, parking is free but limited; overflow directs hikers to a layby 500 metres south. No lighting is provided to preserve the dark-sky environment. The site has one disabled bay, with a short graded gravel path leading to the public right-of-way. There are no EV charging facilities, and no formal security measures; users are advised to secure valuables. A small information board at the entrance provides trail maps and wildlife guidance. Mobile signal can be weak, so hikers are encouraged to plan accordingly.