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

    66%
  • 28/03/24

    85%
  • 29/03/24

    83%
  • 29/03/24

    50%

Weather forecast for Edmundbyres Youth Hostel (2.6 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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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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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 18th 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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  • The High Force Hotel

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    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Sayer Hill Farm – Pennine Way

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  • Owl Cottage – Teesdale

    Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0RN (15.9 miles away)

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  • The Hiddle Hut – Northumberland

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7ES (16.1 miles away)

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  • Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7HA (16.3 miles away)

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