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Dufton parking

Dufton Village Car Park

Free village car park with toilets, used by Pennine Way walkers and visitors to Dufton.

ChargesFree parking. Donations may be welcomed for local facilities where indicated.
OpeningFree public village car park; use during reasonable visitor hours and follow local signs.
CapacityAbout 35 spaces
Accessible bays1
Know before you arrive

Finding the entrance

Approach through Dufton village and use the public car park opposite Dufton Old Hall. Keep the village road and property accesses clear.

Local parking guide

About this car park

Dufton Village Car Park is a free rural visitor car park opposite Dufton Old Hall, close to the village green and public toilets. Published parking information records 35 standard bays plus an accessible bay.

The car park is a key starting point for Pennine Way and North Pennines walks. Capacity is finite, so use only marked or clearly designated parking areas and never obstruct village roads.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Free parking · Public village car park; donations may be invited locally£0.00

Payment: No payment required.

On site

Facilities

  • ✓ Toilets
  • Gravel surface

Public toilets maintained locally are close to the car park.

Leave the car behind

Walks and places nearby

Starting point for the Pennine Way, Dufton Pike, High Cup Gill and North Pennines geology walks. The village green, Stag Inn area and local services are nearby.

Have a backup

Alternative car parks

Do not create informal verge parking. Use another recognised walk start if the car park is full.

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