"Parking was around 3.50 for the day and can be paid by card so very easy."
"There is big parking which is reasonably priced. Site have got toilets and small food facility so all you will end is there."
"The car park is big enough."
"Plenty of parking in the area as well."
"There is also a very big parking area where you have no issues even with a big motorhome."
"Plenty of parking and bathrooms onsite."
"Plenty of parking with friendly helpful attendants at busy periods."
Cons:
"Lack of a timeframe made the parking situation a little unclear."
"Parking is difficult and people that work on it are very rude and aggressive."
"Not a lot of parking, the monument car park was very busy with car circling so be prepared to wait."
"Parking was limited so if you want to see the jacobite train, show up a bit earlier."
"Parking - Given this is a very popular attraction, parking spaces get filled very quickly."
"Couldn't get parked in either of the carparks at the site."
"We loved this place. But there was not enough parking."
Harry Potter Connection
Pros:
"If you are a Harry Potter fan, it is a MUST visit."
"Great for kids who love Harry Potter!!"
"This is a must visit for every Harry Potter fan."
"A must-see for Harry Potter fans and rail enthusiasts."
"The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a must-see for any Harry Potter enthusiast."
"Such an amazing experience and definitely a must-see! Especially if you’re a Harry Potter fan ✨"
"For Harry Potter lovers, great place to visit."
Cons:
"Becoming very touristy because of the Harry Potter films, but it's not too bad."
"It IS becoming very touristy because of the film obviously."
"Over hyped tourist attraction. Beautiful viaduct with great Harry Potter connection, but the area around it was just OK- not the most scenic surroundings, and it was packed with foreign tourists."
"This place became famous because of Harry Potter, everyone came here to take a glimpse of the train passby."
"There is a walkway but as more and more Harry Potter enthusiasts clamber for different positions for photo opportunities it is destroying the ground and vegetation around."
"It's a pity that we never got to see the Harry Potter train while we were here."
"Big Harry Potter fans in the family so this was a must whilst we were in the area... but even so the carpark was a disaster with people piling in and ignoring the parking attendants."
Scenery & Views
Pros:
"This viaduct. Say no more just head to the viaduct trail and see the magnificent bridge view and be lost in the scenic beauty."
"Amazing, it felt like being in the movie real time, seeing the train pass with the smoke and everything."
"Views from the mountains are even more stunning."
"A gorgeous view and a gorgeous viaduct."
"The backdrop of this place is beautiful mountains and a lake and the view you get from a height is absolutely stunning."
"The best panoramic views can be seen if you cross the viaduct and go to the other side and climb up the hill."
"Beautiful place, absolutely stunning views of the Harry Potter 'bridge'."
Cons:
"It had been raining a lot and the trail under the viaduct to the view point was quite muddy in places."
"It is a short 5 mins hike uphill, but beware of the slippery path."
"Difficult to know we’re to go to have the best view."
"But be aware, that it will be pretty crowded at these times, since everyone wants to capture a picture of the train."
"The path to the viewpoint was a bit slippery and muddy, good shoes are clearly an advantage here."
"A swarm of insects was one unforeseen obstacle we faced."
"It's a bit muddy, but be sure to take a plastic bag with you to sit on as the ground can be a bit wet."