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Ravenglass parking

Ravenglass Car Park

Official village parking for Ravenglass, the railway, estuary, Roman bath house and Wasdale Explorer bus.

ChargesPay and display. Check the current tariff at the machine or through RingGo.
OpeningOpen for visitor parking; check signs and facility times.
Local parking guide

About this car park

Ravenglass Car Park is the main official public car park for the historic coastal village, close to the railway stations and estuary.

The National Park Authority lists card and RingGo payment, coach parking, EV charging and toilets. Exact tariffs are not published on the main operator page, so check RingGo or the machine before payment.

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY 2026: Ravenglass Car Park is a useful starting point for the Wasdale Explorer. The shuttle runs on Saturday 29, Sunday 30 and Monday 31 August from the village car park bus shelter to Muncaster Castle, Gosforth, Nether Wasdale and Wasdale Head. The 2026 fare is £3 for unlimited all-day journeys and children travel free.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Payment: Card and RingGo via RingGo (location code 37304).

On site

Facilities

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Accessible toilet
  • ✓ EV charging

Coach parking, EV chargers and public toilets.

Leave the car behind

Walks and places nearby

Walk to Ravenglass station, the estuary, Roman bath house and coastal routes, or connect with the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.

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Alternative car parks

Instead of driving further into Wasdale, use the Wasdale Explorer from the village car park. Ravenglass railway station also makes this practical for visitors arriving by train.

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