Bwlch Mountain Lay-by

Bwlch Mountain Lay-by

Bwlch Mountain, Near Treorchy, Mid Glamorgan, CF42, Wales

Lay-by located on top of Bwlch mountain and frequented by local astronomical societies all of whom welcome public participation in their stargazing events.


Bwlch Mountain Lay-by 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

  • 29/03/24

    39%
  • 29/03/24

    43%
  • 30/03/24

    31%
  • 30/03/24

    2%

Weather forecast for Treorchy (1.8 miles away) updated 29/03/24 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 (19.4 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 (19.4 miles away)

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  • Barry Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Cemetery Approach Community Centre, Barry, CF62 8BQ (19.8 miles away)

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  • 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 (19.4 miles away)

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  • Heads of the Valleys Astronomical Society meeting (first Tuesday)

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JG (17.0 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Willow Springs Campsite

    Llwyn Y Fynnon Farm, Glyncorrwg, West Glamorgan, SA13 3DD (4.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Riverside Retreat Veterans Camp

    Cwmsawdde Farm, Llanddeusant, Dyfed, SA19 9UP (20.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Aberyscir Coach House – Brecon

    Aberyscir, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NP (22.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Bull Pens – Brecon

    Llanfihangel Nant Bran, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LY (23.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Pengenffordd Barn – Brecon

    Upper Trewalkin Farm, Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0HA (26.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Crickhowell Railway Carriage

    Forest Coal Pit, Abergavenny, Gwent, NP7 7LL (27.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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