Overnight Parking · Barnstaple · Devon
North Walk Car Park, Barnstaple
Council-authorised overnight motorhome parking close to Barnstaple town centre.
Overnight Fee
£16 per night
Max Stay
2 nights
Vehicle Limit
8m / 3,500kg
Authority
North Devon Council
About This Stopover
A practical town-centre base for North Devon touring
North Walk Car Park is one of North Devon's council-authorised overnight motorhome stopovers, offering a practical town-based place to stay for visitors touring Barnstaple, Exmoor and the North Devon coast.
Motorhomes are permitted subject to availability, vehicle size limits and the council's overnight parking rules. This is not a campsite, but a legal short-stay stopover for self-contained motorhomes with built-in toilet facilities.
Full Site Details
Council / Operator
North Devon Council
Overnight Fee
£16 per night
Max Stay
2 consecutive nights
Return Restriction
48 hours (2 days)
Max Vehicle Length
8m
Max Vehicle Weight
Under 3,500kg
Onboard Toilet Required
Yes — built-in
Self-Contained Required
Yes
RingGo Zone
3613
What3Words
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Address
North Walk, Barnstaple, EX31 1DU
Last Verified
May 2026
Parking Rules
Rules are set by the council and subject to change. Always confirm current terms on site before purchasing your overnight ticket.
Facilities & Parking Layout
62
Total bays
4
Oversized bays
2
Disabled bays
6
Motorcycle bays
Payment Information
Accepted payment methods
RingGo zone
3613
Standard charging period
Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays, 8.00am to 6.00pm
Overnight period
Overnight motorhome stay
Motorhome Suitability
| Vehicle Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Campervan (self-contained) | ✓ Suitable |
| Motorhome up to 7m | ✓ Suitable |
| Motorhome 7–8m | ✓ Check on arrival |
| Large motorhome / A-class 8m+ | ✗ Not permitted |
| Over 3,500kg | ✗ Not permitted |
| Car + caravan | ✗ Not intended |
Location
Road Access Notes
North Walk Car Park is a practical town-based stopover for motorhomes visiting Barnstaple and North Devon. Access is generally easier than many tighter coastal settlements, but drivers should still allow for town-centre traffic, bay availability and the stated vehicle limits.
Town centre traffic
Allow for standard town congestion
Narrow lanes
Not an issue on main approach routes
Turning space
Adequate — town car park layout
Height barrier
Unknown — check before arrival
Safe approach
Use main roads into Barnstaple where possible. Avoid relying on narrow residential shortcuts when approaching in a larger vehicle.
Nearby & Touring Connections
Local & Town
Onward Touring
Responsible Use
3moors Verification
Information checks completed
Pricing, policy and availability at all overnight stops can change without notice. Always confirm current arrangements on site or with the council operator before purchasing a ticket.
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