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Description
Pittville Park is in North Cheltenham, or correctly called Cheltenham Spa. The park is divided by the very busy A435, a pedestrian tunnel connects the two. The Eastern side with a smaller lake, called upper lake has no fishing and is more formal in layout. The Western side has a larger lake, called lower lake allows fishing. This side is more natural looking, with wooded areas and wildflower meadows during Summer. In recent years more seed and fruit bearing trees have been planted.
Whilst it may at first sight just look like any other typical urban park, it has had some unusual avian visitors, such as Cufundar mare, Ferestraș mare, Uligan pescar and Fluierar de munte.
Cheltenham can be extremely busy with many festivals happening throughout the year. The park is not as busy during weekdays, a visit early morning at the weekend may be best. On Saturday's a Park Run usually takes place.
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Access
Cheltenham can be reached from the M1 motorway (just to the West), if traveling Northbound exit M5 at junction 11 signed Gloucester/Cheltenham, at large roundabout take third exit signed Regency Cheltenham A40, if traveling Southbound on M5 exit at junction 10 signed Cheltenham A4019, the park is only 10-15 minutes away.
Car parking is not a problem in the area with ample on street parking. NOTE: some streets have restrictions, most are 0800hrs - 2000hrs 4 hours only no return within 4 hours (check roadside signs). There is a medium sized car park on the North side of the park at Albermarle Gate. Click on a P in the map to get directions.