Carricks Picnic Area

Carricks Picnic Area

Derwent Reservoir, Blanchland, County Durham, DH8 9PE

Grassy picnic site alongside the River Derwent to the west of Derwent Reservoir, free overnight parking and great dark skies above. Nearest postcode DH8 9PE.


Carricks Picnic Area 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

    97%
  • 28/03/24

    97%
  • 29/03/24

    46%
  • 29/03/24

    53%

Weather forecast for Edmundbyres Youth Hostel (2.6 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 14th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (21.8 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 14th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (17.3 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 15th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (17.3 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (17.3 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Wednesday 17th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (17.3 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

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  • Wild Northumbrian

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  • GlamPods Northumberland

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  • Le Petit Chateau

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  • PoshHuts – Kielder

    Falstone Farm, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1AA (27.5 miles away)

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  • Tarn End Cottages – Talkin Tarn

    Waters Edge, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1BF (27.6 miles away)

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