Allerton Bywater
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A small gravel car park near an RSPB nature reserve, with a nearby walk and a bin. Recent reports describe it as very noisy, with cars arriving frequently, and the surface has numerous potholes and mud. There are no other facilities, although the site is suitable for access to the reserve.
From travellers' reviews
Listing copied from our source, 52 days ago
Very noisy all the time, with cars pulling up constantly. We did not feel comfortable here. Besides that, the parking area itself is unpleasant, with potholes everywhere and mud.Translating
stopped the night, was a few cars during the day, peaceful at night, good night's sleep, potholes but there's a bin,and a nice walk nearby, will stop again for sure
Not much of a view unfortunately. Area potholed. Trailer been fyltipped for of broken asbestos pipe and rubble, apart from that, tidy.
Gravel carpark with no restrictions and a bin. Relatively flat but with potholes. Just got 4g signal. Popular with twitches as the reserve is up the path. Few vehicles came and went during the night but noone bothered us, although you do always wonder what people are up to at 02.00 in the morning. Would stay again.
visited this car park with intentions to stay overnight and visit the RSPB nature reserve the following day. car park looked like a good place to stop, quiet and secluded. However, after just half an hour, a passing local said the car park was about to flood, the road next to it had already started to flood. We left immediately. We shall definitely be back when the weather improves
Very quiet; nobody was there when we arrived, and an observation birdwatcher's car was parked there when we woke up. A bin is available on site. Watch out for potholes in the parking area, but it is perfectly usable.Translating
Quiet place to park shielded from the road. We arrived at 8.00pm only 1 other car. Felt safe and the RSPB is close by if you fancy a walk there. Just be aware of a few potholes. Would stay here again no problem
Brilliant over night spot. Just off main road, but trees for privacy. No facilities other than a small bin. Dog walkers and bird spotters use the car park. We got in OK with our 7 meter long Moho. Was a few deep potholes so take care driving over them. There is also a lake here, so beware the mosquitoes.
Small, very quiet parking area for spending the night. Close to town but calm and discreet.Translating
Spent 2 quiet nights here. No restrictions for height or stay. The only issue is the numerous potholes that when full of water it is impossible to gauge how deep they are; or if they have got deeper. Navigate with care and you should be OK.
It was a ok stop, pots wholes everywhere but firm ground. A car turned up beep theitlr horn then stayed for a few hrs and did it again. Which was a shame. After 12 they left and I could finally get some sleep. Left at 9:30 quite parking space of from country road.
Visited here this evening but was put off by the darkness and remoteness - felt a little vulnerable.