Wyedale Car Park – Peak District NP A6, Buxton SK17 9TE
Free parking for Goyt Valley walks and Peak District exploration
Wyedale Car Park is a free, Peak District National Park Authoritymanaged tarmac lot located on the A6 at the southern entrance to Buxton, serving visitors to the Upper Goyt Valley and Dove Holes. The unmarked facility accommodates approximately 100 vehicles on a first-come basis; it operates from dawn until dusk; no overnight stays. There is no lighting or CCTV; park during daylight hours only. A Park Authority noticeboard at the entrance provides maps of the 10 km Goyt Valley circuit, information on geology and local wildlife (e.g., peregrine falcons), and guidance on disused lead mining remains. Benches and picnic tables along the lot perimeter offer rest spots overlooking limestone gritstone edges. Pedestrian trails lead directly to the Goyt Track footpath (200 m), which connects to the quiet lanes toward Dove Holes (3 km). Seasonal fell races and charity walking events reduce capacity by 15%; drivers are directed to the Pound Quarry overflow car park (2 km) with a shuttle service on event days. Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and inspect drainage quarterly.
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