Dark Skies Astrophotography Walk in the Doone Valley

Dark Skies Astrophotography Walk in the Doone Valley

Saturday 22nd October 2022 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

Lorna Doone Valley - National Trust
Malmsmead, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6NU

Have you ever wanted to learn about capturing the beauty of the Exmoor landscape and dark skies at night? Then, join local photographer Mark Johnson for a photography experience to remember.

You’ll learn how to make the darkness come alive with your camera, capturing the stars, moon, lights, and landscape depending on the conditions.

You will need Tripod, a camera and warm clothes, but no experience is necessary.

We will meet at 6 for a hot drink and a pasty from the Buttery tea-room before heading out to capture the dark sky. Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for children– booking via the National Trust website.

This event takes place as part of Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2022.

Please note that this has already taken place on 22/10/2022


Event organiser

National Trust

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Event booking

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.



Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Longmead House – Exmoor

    9 Longmead, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6DQ (5.0 miles away)

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  • Westermill Farm – Exford

    Exford, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7NJ (5.3 miles away)

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  • Simonsbath House Hotel

    Simonsbath, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7SH, South West (5.4 miles away)

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  • Spindrift Barn – Exford

    Exford, Exmoor, Somerset, TA24 7LY (7.2 miles away)

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  • Shoulsbarrow Farm

    Exmoor National Park, Challacombe, Devon, EX31 4TS, South West (7.8 miles away)

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  • Westerclose House Cottages

    Withypool, Exmoor, Somerset, TA24 7QR (8.1 miles away)

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