You can find free parking at many hotels in Reading, though most offer limited spaces, and early booking is suggested. You could try Crowne Plaza Reading, An Ihg Hotel, or also look at Great Expectations – Relaxinnz, which has limited free parking.
Hard Knott Roman Fort, one of the loneliest outposts of the Roman Empire, built between AD120 and AD138 is on a spectacular site overlooking the pass which forms part of the Roman road from Ravenglass to Ambleside and Brougham at Penrith. Looking down to the Roman Fort and Eskdale. Hard Knott Fort is near the Eskdale end of Hard Knott Pass which, with Wrynose Pass, connects Eskdale with central Lakeland (one of the most thrilling and challenging drives in Lakeland! ) Tourist Attractions and Places of Interest: Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Eskdale Mill Stanley Ghyll Force Hard Knott pass St Catherine's Church Eskdale Accommodation links: Self Catering Bridge End Farm Cottages – Boot village, seven 4* and 5* luxury Lake District cottages sleeping 2-10. 400 year old Grade II listed historical importance properties. Menu: West Lakes and Coast Menu Dales and Valleys Grid Ref: NY 142001