Car parking
We charge for parking to help us fund the facilities at our visitor sites. Your support means we can continue to look after and provide places for you to enjoy.
Visit our forest pages before visiting to learn more about what to expect when you arrive.
Parking
How to pay
- card or coin (we recommend bringing both payment types)
- RingGo
The method of payment for your forest destination is displayed on arrival and online. You can find your forest in our forest search.
No smart phone?
Call 0131 239 0000 to pay for parking. This excludes Annual Parking Pass purchases, RingGo may charge a small fee. Non-UK residents might need to add +44 or 00.
No reception?
You’ve 72 hours to pay via RingGo after your visit. We recommend downloading RingGo from your app store before your visit to help with this.
QR codes and scams
Please note, we don't use QR codes to take payment. If you notice a QR code on any of our parking machines or signage, don't scan it. Contact the local region as soon as possible to let us know if you have seen a QR code or anything else suspicious and where you’ve seen it. You can find more information about avoiding scams on the RingGo website.
Annual parking passes
If you visit regularly, you can save money with an annual parking pass. We’ve different passes which are valid for 12 months from the time of purchase.
How to pay
- RingGo
- Application form
You don't need to use the application form if you’ve purchased your pass on RingGo.
RingGo – to use
Enter the RingGo 5-digit code into the app and you will instantly be issued a digital pass. You’ll find the RingGo codes both onsite and listed below in the green dropdowns. Within the app you can also use the ‘Change Vehicle’ button to swap your pass to your second vehicle.
Application form
If you cannot pay via the RingGo app, you can use the forms below to apply.
To do this:
- download the relevant form
- fill it out
- email or post it to the appropriate region
Our staff will then contact you to arrange the payment. Once payment is confirmed, we’ll post a parking pass sticker to you. Postage usually takes five working days.
| Name of pass | RingGo code | What car parks are covered | Cost |
| National Pass - Tentsmuir | 53593 | All FLS managed car parks except Glentress | £110 |
| National Pass | 53594 | All FLS managed car parks except Glentress and Tentsmuir | £100 |
Download a national parking pass application
There is no need to fill in an application form if paying by RingGo.
- National parking pass application form
- East region parking pass application form (for those wanting a national pass that includes Tentsmuir)
|
Name of pass |
RinGo code |
What car parks are covered |
Cost |
|
North Region Pass |
53586 |
Laggan Wolftrax, Glen Affric sites, Kylerhea, Contin, Slattadale |
£45 |
|
Laggan Wolftrax |
53300 |
Laggan Wolftrax |
£35 |
|
Glen Affric |
53588 |
Dog Falls and River Affric |
£35 |
|
Kylerhea |
53361 |
Kylerhea |
£25 |
|
Contin |
53363 |
Contin |
£25 |
|
Slattadale |
53392 |
Slattadale |
£25 |
Download a North region parking pass application
There is no need to fill in an application form if paying by RingGo.
| Name of pass | RingGo code | What car parks are covered | Cost |
| South Region Pass | 53596 | All South Region car parks listed below except Glentress | £55 |
| Glentress | N/A | Glentress | £90 |
| Kirroughtree | 53337 | Kirroughtree | £45 |
| Glentrool | 53338 | Glentrool | £35 |
| Dalbeattie | 53597 | Dalbeattie 7stanes and Dalbeattie Town Wood | £35 |
| Ae | 53346 | Ae | £35 |
| Mabie | 53347 | Mabie | £35 |
| Innerleithen | 53345 | Innerleithen | £25 |
| Cardrona | 53344 | Cardrona | £25 |
| Raiders Road Forest Drive | 53340 | Raiders Road Forest Drive | £25 |
Download a South region parking pass application
There is no need to fill in an application form if paying by RingGo.
|
Name of pass |
RingGo code | What car parks are covered | Cost |
| West Region Pass | 53598 | All West Region car parks listed below | £45 |
| Glen Nevis (Braveheart) | 53359 | Glen Nevis (Braveheart) | £35 |
| North Face | 53376 | North Face | £35 |
| Loch Linnhe | 53357 | Loch Linnhe | £25 |
| Loch Oich | 53358 | Loch Oich | £25 |
| Aros Park, Mull | 53360 | Aros Park, Mull | £25 |
| Ariundle | 53377 | Ariundle | £25 |
| Glencoe Lochan | 53378 |
Glencoe Lochan |
£25 |
| Glengarry | 53380 | Glengarry | £25 |
| Glen Righ | 53381 | Glen Righ | £25 |
| Ard Airigh | 53382 | Ard Airigh | £25 |
| Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide | 53383 | Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide | £25 |
| Barnluasgan | 53384 | Barnluasgan | £25 |
| Sutherland's Grove | 53385 | Sutherland's Grove | £25 |
| Strone Hill | 53386 | Strone Hill | £25 |
| Glen Lochy | 53387 | Glen Lochy | £25 |
| Ardcastle | 53389 | Ardcastle | £25 |
| Achnabreac | 53390 | Achnabreac | £25 |
| Fearnoch | 53395 | Fearnoch | £25 |
| Carradale | 53599 | Carradale Grianan and Port Na Storm | £25 |
Download a West region parking pass application
There is no need to fill in an application form if paying by RingGo.
| Name of pass | RingGo code | What car parks are covered | Cost |
| Central Region Pass | 53592 | All Central Region car parks listed below | £55 |
| The Lodge and Three Lochs Forest Drive | 53595 | The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre and Three Lochs Forest Drive | £45 |
| Carron Valley | 53351 | Carron Valley | £35 |
| Rowardennan | 53325 | Rowardennan | £25 |
| Ben A'an | 53327 | Ben A'an | £25 |
| Ben Venue | 53328 | Ben Venue | £25 |
| Ardentinny | 53329 | Ardentinny | £25 |
Download a Central region parking pass application
There is no need to fill in an application form if paying by RingGo.
| Name of pass | RingGo code | What car parks are covered | Cost |
| East Region Pass Tentsmuir | 53589 | All East Region car parks listed below plus Tentsmuir | £65 |
| East Region Pass | 53590 | All East Region car parks listed below excluding Tentsmuir | £55 |
| Roseisle | 53311 | Roseisle | £35 |
| Bennachie | 53591 | Bennachie Centre, Back o' Bennachie, Donview | £35 |
| Culbin | 53314 | Culbin | £35 |
| Allean | 53394 | Allean | £35 |
| Braes of Foss | 53320 | Braes of Foss | £35 |
| Glen Doll | 53321 | Glen Doll | £35 |
| Faskally | 53322 | Faskally | £35 |
| Winding Walks | 53318 | Winding Walks | £35 |
| Countesswells | 53315 | Countesswells | £25 |
| Foggieton | 53316 | Foggieton | £25 |
| Scolty | 53317 | Scolty | £25 |
| Cambus o'May | 53368 | Cambus o'May | £25 |
| Torrieston | 53369 | Torrieston | £25 |
| Dunnottar | 53371 | Dunnottar | £25 |
| Quarry Wood | 53393 | Quarry Wood | £25 |
Download a East region parking pass application
There is no need to fill in an application form if paying by RingGo.
Blue Badge holders
Blue Badge holders park free at all our car parks.
If you're visiting Tentsmuir or Glentress make sure you're familiar with how to park for free at these sites. These forests have barriers to the entrances. Check the relevant forest pages before visiting.
Stay the Night
For those travelling in a self-contained motorhomes and campervans, we offer parking spaces as part of our Stay the Night programme.
Learn more about Stay the Night
Parking in the forest
Not all our forests have formal car parks. Park with care and stick to designated parking areas. Don’t block entrances or gates. Consider car sharing or taking public transport to reduce your carbon footprint.