Bwlch Pen Barras Car Park

Bwlch Pen Barras Car Park

Ruthin, Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd, Clwyd, CH7 5SH

This car park giving access to the historic Jubilee Tower on the summit of Moel Famau with views over 11 counties by day makes for an excellent stargazing location by night and is surely a contender for official Dark Sky Site recognition!


Bwlch Pen Barras 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

  • 28/03/24

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  • 28/03/24

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  • 29/03/24

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  • 29/03/24

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Weather forecast for Ruthin (2.7 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 8th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW (27.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing with Shropshire Astronomical Society

    Saturday 11th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Little Ness Village Hall, Shrewsbury, SY4 2LG (29.7 miles away)

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  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 15th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW (27.4 miles away)

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  • Liverpool Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 3BT (21.7 miles away)

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  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 22nd May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW (27.4 miles away)

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