The changes are being introduced following concerns raised by local residents and other public bodies.
We held a public consultation last year to share our plans.
Enforcement of the new parking restrictions
The parking restrictions will be enforced once the new double red and yellow lines have been installed.
On street car parking charges and pay by phone charges at the lower end of Old Mam Tor Road and the south side of the A6187 Buxton Road will not be enforced until all the equipment and signs have been installed. This is likely to be from July 2026. However, motorists are advised to check all information carefully.
New red routes mean no stopping at any time
As part of the parking changes, we're introducing the county's first ever red routes, using double red lines painted along both sides of the road, at:
- Old Mam Tor Road, off the A6187 Buxton Road
- Old Mam Tor Road to Blue John Cavern
- the road to Rushup Edge Farm
- the road to Sparrowpit
The changes at these locations will mean no stopping by any vehicles, at any time, including licensed taxis and Blue Badge holders. This includes parking on verge – the ground behind the double red lines – and the pavement.
Background
Following the closure of the Old Mam Tor Road in the 1970s due to subsidence, the road was split in half.
One half is accessed from the A6817 near Castleton.
The other section is accessed off the A623 Sparrowpit road to Buxton, and serves the Blue John Cavern visitor attraction.
New red route to enforce no stopping at any time along the top section of Old Mam Tor Road, off the A6187 Buxton Road
As part of the parking changes, we're introducing the county's first ever red route - double red lines painted along the edge of both sides of the road - between the free car parking bays and the turning circle at the end of the Old Mam Tor Road.
The red route will help to keep traffic moving and prevent congestion.
No stopping at any time
The change will mean no stopping by any vehicles at any time, including licensed taxis and Blue Badge holders, on the sections of the Old Mam Tor Road marked with double red lines. This includes parking on the rough ground behind the lines.
The red route has been introduced to stop double parking by vehicles along the narrow Old Mam Tor Road. Inconsiderate parking has caused significant congestion and delays for road users, including the local bus service 62 which uses the turning circle at the top of the road.
We will enforce the red route traffic restrictions.
Motorists who ignore the double red lines will face a fine of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.
We'll install temporary signs to remind motorists about the parking changes along Old Mam Tor Road.
Free parking bays remain at the far end of Old Mam Tor Road
The 55 existing parking bays at the far end of Old Mam Tor Road will remain free to use at all times.
Vehicles must park within the marked bays to prevent traffic congestion and to avoid a penalty notice.
Along the roads leading to Blue John Cavern, Rushup Edge Farm and Sparrowpit the unmarked lay-bys also remain unrestricted and free to use.
Parking charges to use the bays at the lower end of old Mam Tor Road
The 4 parking bays at the lower end of Old Mam Tor Road, a short walk from Castleton, have always been subject to a charge. However, due to persistent vandalism, the pay and display machines were removed some years ago.
We have introduced pay by phone service at these 4 bays, with a maximum stay of 4 hours, and no return within 1 hour. We've done this to encourage shorter stays, to encourage more people to use the facilities in the town centre.
The parking charges will apply 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm.
The charges will be:
- up to 1 hour: £1
- up to 2 hours: £1.60
- up to 3 hours: £3
- up to 4 hours: £5
We will enforce the use of the parking bays.
Motorists who do not pay to use the bays will face a fine of £50, reduced to £25 if paid within 14 days.
The following map shows the parking changes on Buxton Road and Old Mam Tor. The map is also attached to this page as a PDF.
New red route and parking changes along Old Mam Tor Road leading to the Blue John Cavern
This section of the Old Mam Tor Road serves the Blue John Cavern visitor attraction, and is accessed off the A623 Sparrowpit road to Buxton.
A new red route will be introduced along this stretch of road, meaning no stopping by any vehicles, at any time, including licensed taxis and Blue Badge holders. This includes parking on ground behind the double red lines.
On this section of road, we're introducing a short section of free to use, limited on-street parking bays near the cavern entrance. This will encourage frequent changeovers in the parking bays, to attract more visitors.
The parking restriction will operate 7 days a week, between 9am and 5pm. People will be able to park for free for up to 2 hours, with no return in 1 hour.
Vehicles must park within the marked bays to prevent traffic congestion and to avoid a penalty notice.
Rushup Edge Farm and the road to Sparrowpit
We're introducing a new red route along:
- the road to Rushup Edge Farm
- the road to Sparrowpit
The red route means no stopping by any vehicles, at any time, including licensed taxis and Blue Badge holders. This includes parking on ground behind the double red lines.
We will enforce the red route traffic restrictions.
Motorists who ignore the double red lines will face a fine of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.
Parking charges to apply along the south side of the A6187 Buxton Road
The 3 parking bays on the south side of Buxton Road, a short walk from Castleton, have always been subject to a charge. However, due to persistent vandalism, the pay and display machines were removed some years ago.
We will be installing 2 new solar powered ticket machines, with payment by cash, card or phone, in July 2026.
There is a maximum stay of 4 hours, and no return within 1 hour.
We've made this change to encourage shorter stays, to help more people stop and shop at the facilities nearby.
As before, parking charges will apply 7 days a week, from 9am to 5pm.
The charges will be:
- up to 1 hour: £1
- up to 2 hours: £1.60
- up to 3 hours: £3
- up to 4 hours: £5
We will enforce use of the parking bays.
Motorists who do not pay to use the bays will face a fine of £50 reduced to £25 if paid within 14 days.
The following map shows the parking changes. The map is also attached to this page as a PDF.
Castleton parking changes
We're also making a number of changes to on street parking arrangements in Castleton, following concerns about delays and congestion.
How Lane and Weaving Avenue in Castleton
We're introducing new double yellow lines along the A6187 Castleton Road, from How Lane up to the entrance to the Losehill Hall entrance to the youth hostel.
This change is to tackle obstructive parking, which we will enforce.
We're also extending the double yellow lines on Weaving Avenue, near the junction with How Lane, to protect residents' access and prevent people parking across people's driveways.
Motorists who ignore the double yellow lines will face a fine of £70 reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.
Bargate, Back Street, Castle Street and Pindale Road
We're introducing Blue Badge parking bays on Castle Street and Back Street, either side of St Edmund's church.
They will operate 7 days a week, between 9am and 5pm. A maximum stay of 3 hours will be permitted, with no return within 1 hour
The bays will help people to attend services and events at St Edmund's Church while allowing local residents to use the bays outside the hours stated above.
On the east side of Back Street, the single yellow line will be upgraded to double yellow lines to prevent parking on this narrow street 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
On Bargate and Pindale Road, the existing single yellow lines will become double yellow lines, to prevent on street parking 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This change is due to the increased weekday visitor demand for parking and to tie in with other nearby changes.
Millbridge / Hollowford Road
We're introducing new waiting restrictions near Trickett Close.
The changes will prevent parking causing congestion and delays for local residents and visitors.
This is to make sure large, agricultural machinery, as well as buses and coaches serving the Hollowford Outdoor Centre, can get along the road safely and easily.
The following map shows the Castleton parking changes. The map is also attached to this page as a PDF.
Timetable for implementing the car parking changes
Double yellow lines
Works will begin on Monday 27 April 2026, starting with the new double yellow lining works within Castleton.
Once the lines are in place, we will enforce them.
Red route lines
The following week, starting on Tuesday 5 May 2026, working at night time, the red route lining (no stopping at any time) restrictions will be introduced on Mam Tor Road, Old Mam Tor Road and Rushup Edge.
Temporary information notices will be installed alongside the red route to inform motorists of the new restrictions during the introductory period.
Once the lines are in place, we will enforce them.
Pay and display machines and pay by phone parking
The new pay and display parking machines will be installed in July 2026.
Signs for the new pay by phone option on Old Mam Tor Road will be installed in June 2026.
Find out more about parking restrictions in Derbyshire
Plan your visit to Derbyshire by checking our online map of parking restrictions.