The Well of Lecht Car Park

The Well of Lecht Car Park

A939 Old Military Road, Tomintoul, Banffshire, AB37

The Well of Lecht car park is a remote location at the foot of the Ladder Hills. The sky view is a little restricted due to adjacent hills however the old mine building (a short walk away) makes for an excellent foreground object for pictures of the Milky Way.

Our cover photo which was taken from the Well of Lecht Car Park is courtesy of Scotland’s Nightsky.


The Well of Lecht Car Park is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

  • 29/03/24

    5%
  • 29/03/24

    4%
  • 30/03/24

    10%
  • 30/03/24

    8%

Weather forecast for Lecht Ski Centre (0.5 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Tomintoul

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 21:00pm to 22:15pm

    Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET (4.7 miles away)

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  • SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lhanbryde Community Centre, Elgin, IV30 8QQ (28.7 miles away)

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  • Night Walk and Stargazing at Scalan

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Carrachs, Ballindalloch, AB37 9JS (3.1 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Tomintoul

    Saturday 6th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 22:15pm

    Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET (4.7 miles away)

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  • Moon in the Square Telescope Session

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 22:15pm

    Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET (4.7 miles away)

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