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

  • 01/05/24

    16%
  • 01/05/24

    19%
  • 02/05/24

    19%
  • 02/05/24

    20%

Weather forecast for Cold Fell (2.1 miles away) updated 01/05/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 9th January 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB (11.4 miles away)

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  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 13th February 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB (11.4 miles away)

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  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 13th March 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB (11.4 miles away)

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  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 10th April 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB (11.4 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Brookfield Guest House – Keswick

    Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4LJ (28.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Rochester Stargazing Barn

    Rochester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1RH (28.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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