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

19:00
27/04/24

6° 5%
22:00
27/04/24

3° 6%
01:00
28/04/24

3° 8%
04:00
28/04/24

4° 12%

Weather forecast for Edmundbyres Youth Hostel (2.6 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 12:00.

Carricks Picnic Area

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Semi-rural

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Dark site

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Events nearby

Cygnus Observatory public open evening

Cygnus Observatory public open evening

Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

Cygnus Observatory public open evening

Cygnus Observatory public open evening

Stay and gaze nearby

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The High Force Hotel

Sayer Hill Farm – Pennine Way

Owl Cottage – Teesdale

The Hiddle Hut – Northumberland

Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway