Clesketts Car Park

Clesketts Car Park

RSPB Geltsdale, Forest Head, Cumbria, CA8

Open car park on the edge of RSPB Geltsdale Reserve, home to black grouse, birds of prey and various wading birds it’s likely you’ll hear some great night time sounds! Free parking all year round.


Clesketts Car Park 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

    93%
  • 28/03/24

    96%
  • 29/03/24

    59%
  • 29/03/24

    90%

Weather forecast for Cold Fell (2.1 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




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 (16.7 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 (11.3 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 (11.3 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 (11.3 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 (11.3 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

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    Hesleyside Hall, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2LA (21.1 miles away)

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  • Bellingham Camp & Caravan Club Site

    Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2HR (21.4 miles away)

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  • Kielder Kip House

    Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1ER (21.7 miles away)

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  • Wild Northumbrian

    Thorneyburn Old Rectory, Tarset, Northumberland, NE48 1NA (21.9 miles away)

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  • Kielder Cottage

    Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1ER (21.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Brewers Cottage – Hexham

    Leafields, Ordley, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1SX (22.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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