Surprise View Car Park
📍 Guiseley, Otley LS21 3DG, UK
About Surprise View Car Park
Surprise View Car Park offers a convenient and picturesque starting point for exploring the stunning Chevin Forest Park, nestled near Guiseley and Otley. As its name suggests, visitors are often treated to breathtaking vistas even before they embark on their adventures, making it a memorable gateway to Yorkshire's natural beauty.
Discover Chevin Forest Park
- Gateway to Nature: This popular parking facility serves as the ideal launchpad for walkers and nature enthusiasts eager to explore the diverse trails and scenic landscapes of Chevin Forest Park.
- Ample Parking: Guests will find plenty of space available, ensuring a hassle-free arrival before heading out to enjoy the great outdoors. Reviews frequently highlight the convenience and often free nature of the parking, making it an accessible choice for a day out.
- Spectacular Views: True to its name, the location provides captivating 'surprise views' that truly impress, offering panoramic sights across the surrounding countryside and enhancing the overall experience.
- 24/7 Access: The car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors the flexibility to start their walks early or enjoy a late afternoon stroll.
Highly regarded by visitors, Surprise View Car Park boasts an impressive Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. It's consistently praised as a superb spot for those looking to embark on a walk through Otley Chevin, providing both convenience and a beautiful introduction to the area's natural charm.
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📍 Guiseley, Otley LS21 3DG, UK
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A charge for nothing! The experience was the same for years before and it was free. More rip-off. Don't be a mug, park road-side 50m away for nothing. At only £1.20 to park (cash machine not working so you have to use an app) if you do that every week you'll save over £60 a year, which cost you over £80 before tax. More than you think.
I love visiting Surprise View on the Chevin for walks with the dog – it’s one of those places that never gets old. However, the enforced payment to park by the council feels a bit frustrating, especially when the supposed charging is meant to contribute to improving the parking and facilities – yet nothing has been seen or even planned, which is disappointing. Putting that aside, the location itself is brilliant. On a clear day, the views stretch for miles in all directions – it’s genuinely breathtaking. And if you head up there during wild, windy weather, it’s a completely different experience again – raw, dramatic, and somehow even more invigorating.
We found Chevin Forest Park at the Surprise View car park and we went from there. Wow, it was really a Surprise View. You really needed to see it. I used some photos to give you some examples only. Enjoy!
Great place to park for a walk at Otley Chevin. Plenty of space and parking is free. We've previously walked a few times through the Chevin and it's a great place. Today we visited the giant cross before it disappears for another year. I thought we'd get a decent view...maybe a sunset. Instead we got mist and rain!
This us a top spot to bring a flask or some fish n chips and sit and wa5ch the sun come down .Amazing views