Aira Force Main Car Park
Main National Trust car park for Aira Force waterfall, woodland walks and Ullswater.
Finding the entrance
The main car park is beside the A592 on the western shore of Ullswater.
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.
What parking costs
Payment: Cash, card and JustPark app via JustPark.
National Trust members park free after scanning or checking in as instructed.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Accessible toilet
- ✓ Cafe nearby
- ✓ Picnic area
Visitor facilities include toilets and a café. Dogs are welcome under the site rules.
Walks and places nearby
Walk to Aira Force waterfall, continue through woodland, explore Gowbarrow Park or join sections of the Ullswater Way.
Alternative car parks
Park Brow and High Cascades are official nearby National Trust alternatives.
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