Elan Valley - Craig Goch Dam

Elan Valley - Craig Goch Dam

Elan Valley, Rhayader , Powys, LD6 5HP, Wales

Remote location free from light pollution, visit on a night with no moon for the best starry skies!


Elan Valley - Craig Goch Dam is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    89%
  • 28/03/24

    60%
  • 29/03/24

    8%
  • 29/03/24

    5%

Weather forecast for Rhayader (4.8 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 21:00pm to 22:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (26.9 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 21:00pm to 22:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (26.9 miles away)

    More info
  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (26.9 miles away)

    More info
  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (26.9 miles away)

    More info
  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (26.9 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Penbont House Tearooms, Bed and Breakfast

    Penbont House, Elan Valley, LH6 5HS (1.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Elan Valley Dark Sky Lodge

    Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP (3.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse

    Claerwen Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HF (4.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Belan Bluebell Woods Camping & Glamping

    Pantmaenog Farm, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6QL (8.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Dolgoch Hostel

    Abergwesyn, Ceredigion, Dyfed, SY25 6NR, Wales (9.5 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Little Hill Lodges – Llandrindod Wells

    Little Hill Barn, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY (12.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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