Burnhope Reservoir

Burnhope Reservoir

Wearhead, St Johns Chapel, County Durham, DL13

One of the lesser known reservoirs in the North Pennines this location remoteness allows for amazing views of dark starry skies.


Burnhope Reservoir 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

    82%
  • 28/03/24

    89%
  • 29/03/24

    49%
  • 29/03/24

    64%

Weather forecast for Three Pikes (3.1 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN (26.6 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (18.1 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 27th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (18.1 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 28th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (18.1 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 29th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (18.1 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7HA (16.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Herding Hill Farm Camping and Caravan Site

    Shield Hill, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9NW, North East (18.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN (18.1 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory, Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Carraw Bed and Breakfast

    Carraw Farm, Humshaugh, Northumberland, NE46 4DB (19.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Tan Hill Inn

    Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6ED (20.5 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Sycamore Cottage & Glamping

    Barrasford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 4AG (21.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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