Cawfields Quarry

Cawfields Quarry

Cawfields, Near Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9PJ

Cawfields Quarry is officially recognised as a “dark sky discovery site”, perhaps one of the best in the UK!  On clear, moonless nights the location is simply breathtaking — the low levels of light pollution allow for a stunning vista of the night sky with starlight reflecting in the nearby lake.  The featured photo was taken by two of the Go Stargazing team from this site in February 2017.   The location also has toilet facilities open 24 hours a day — no overnight camping allowed.


Cawfields Quarry 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

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  • 29/03/24

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  • 30/03/24

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  • 30/03/24

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Weather forecast for Haltwhistle (1.5 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ (7.7 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (2.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (2.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (2.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (2.4 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Kielder Cottage

    Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1ER (17.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Kielder Campsite

    Kielder Village, Kielder, Northumberland, NE48 1ER (17.7 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • GlamPods Northumberland

    Troughend West Tofts, Otterburn, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1LA (18.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Le Petit Chateau

    Jedburgh Road, Otterburn, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1NR (19.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Redesdale Arms

    Horsley, Rochester, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1TA (20.5 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Rochester Stargazing Barn

    Rochester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1RH (20.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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