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POpenUllswater · National TrustMain National Trust car park for Aira Force waterfall, woodland walks and Ullswater.
- 2 hours £7.00; 4 hours £8.50; all day £10.00.
- About 130 spaces
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POpenBowness-on-Windermere · Westmorland and Furness CouncilLarge long-stay car park south of Bowness, close to Glebe Road and the Windermere Ferry.
- 3 hours £5.80; 4 hours £7.40; 6 hours £8.80; all day £10.60. Motorhome overnight fee 8pm to 8am £13.40.
- About 400 spaces
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POpenWindermere · Westmorland and Furness CouncilMain long-stay car park in Windermere town centre, close to shops, cafés and the railway station.
- Early bird in designated bays before 9am £1.40 all day. Standard: 30 minutes £0.90; 1 hour £2.60; 2 hours £4.40; 3 hours £5.80; 4 hours £7.40; 6 hours £8.80; all day £10.60.
- About 94 spaces
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POpenWorkington · Cumberland CouncilLarge long-stay car park close to Workington town centre and Washington Square.
- 2 hours £3.20; 4 hours £4.50; 6 hours £5.20; 12 hours £6.50. Overnight 7pm to 7am £1.10.
- About 231 spaces
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POpenButtermere · Lake District National Park AuthorityOfficial village car park for Buttermere lake, the circular walk and surrounding fells.
- Pay and display. Check the current tariff board or RingGo before parking.
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POpenKeswick · Cumberland CouncilLarge long-stay car park close to Keswick town centre, the market square, shops and Derwentwater.
- Up to 2 hours £3.80; 3 hours £6.50; 6 hours £9.00; 12 hours £11.40. Overnight 7pm to 7am £1.10.
- About 334 spaces
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POpenPooley Bridge · Lake District National Park AuthorityPay-and-display parking serving Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and nearby walking routes.
- Pay and display. Check the current machine or RingGo tariff.
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POpenNewby Bridge · National TrustNational Trust parking for Fell Foot's lakeshore park, café, play area and watersports on Windermere.
- 2 hours £7.00; 4 hours £8.50; all day £10.00.
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POpenGlenridding · Lake District National Park AuthorityMain pay-and-display car park in Glenridding for Ullswater, Helvellyn routes and the information centre.
- Pay and display. Check the current tariff board or RingGo before parking.
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POpenHawkshead · Forestry EnglandMain ANPR car park for Grizedale Forest’s visitor centre, trails, sculptures and activities.
- Up to 20 minutes free; first hour £2.90; each additional 15 minutes £0.70; maximum all-day charge £14.00.
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POpenHawkshead · Lake District National Park AuthorityMain visitor car park for Hawkshead village, with coaches, toilets and EV charging facilities.
- Pay and display. Check the current tariff at the machine or in RingGo before payment.
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POpenGrange-over-Sands · Westmorland and Furness CouncilLong-stay parking close to Grange-over-Sands promenade, shops and railway station.
- 30 minutes £0.90; 1 hour £2.20; 2 hours £3.50; 3 hours £4.40; 4 hours £5.20; 6 hours £6.80; all day £8.10.
- About 53 spaces
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