Coombestone Tor - Dartmoor

Coombestone Tor - Dartmoor

Holne, Hexworthy, Devon, PL20 6SE

Remote car park close to the rocky outcrop “Coombestone Tor”. Excellent views of the Dart Valley by day and the wonderful dark skies above by night.


Coombestone Tor - Dartmoor is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Dartmeet (0.8 miles away) updated 01/12/23 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Torbay Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 7th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL (14.6 miles away)

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  • Plymouth Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 8th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Plymouth University - Rolle Building, Plymouth, PL4 8AA (15.7 miles away)

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  • See the Geminids with Plymouth Astronomical Society

    Wednesday 13th December 2023 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Wembury - National Trust, West Wembury, PL9 0AY (17.7 miles away)

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  • Observation evening with Torbay Astronomical Society

    Thursday 14th December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory, Torquay, TQ2 7EL (14.6 miles away)

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  • Stargazing on Plymouth Hoe

    Sunday 17th December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Drakes Statue - Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 2PJ (16.3 miles away)

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