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Aira Force Main Car Park

Main National Trust car park for Aira Force waterfall, woodland walks and Ullswater.

Charges2 hours £7.00; 4 hours £8.50; all day £10.00.
OpeningOpen for visitor parking; check National Trust site opening and facility times.
CapacityAbout 130 spaces
Know before you arrive

Finding the entrance

The main car park is beside the A592 on the western shore of Ullswater.

Local parking guide

About this car park

Aira Force Main Car Park is the principal arrival point for the waterfall and surrounding National Trust woodland. The main waterfall walk, café and visitor facilities are close to the car park.

National Trust members park free after following the current member check-in instructions. Non-members can pay at the machine or through the listed parking app.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Up to 2 hours · Non-member tariff£7.00
Up to 4 hours · Non-member tariff£8.50
All day · Non-member tariff£10.00

Payment: Cash, card and JustPark app via JustPark.

National Trust members park free after scanning or checking in as instructed.

On site

Facilities

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Accessible toilet
  • ✓ Cafe nearby
  • ✓ Picnic area

Visitor facilities include toilets and a café. Dogs are welcome under the site rules.

Leave the car behind

Walks and places nearby

Walk to Aira Force waterfall, continue through woodland, explore Gowbarrow Park or join sections of the Ullswater Way.

Have a backup

Alternative car parks

Park Brow and High Cascades are official nearby National Trust alternatives.

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