Crummock Water Car Park - Lake District

Crummock Water Car Park - Lake District

B5289 North of Buttermere, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9XA

This car park near the shore of Crummock Water makes for an excellent stargazing location, away from light pollution the skies appear wonderfully dark.  Views to the East however are obscured by mountains!


Crummock Water Car Park - Lake District 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

  • 19/03/24

    14%
  • 19/03/24

    5%
  • 20/03/24

    10%
  • 20/03/24

    83%

Weather forecast for Grasmoor (1.4 miles away) updated 19/03/24 at 04:01.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing at Watchtree Nature Reserve

    Thursday 21st March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Watchtree Nature Reserve, Carlisle, CA5 6NL (23.7 miles away)

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  • Cockermouth Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Tuesday 26th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Friends Meeting House - Cockermouth, Cockermouth, (7.9 miles away)

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  • Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 28th March 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Morland and Newby Village Hall, Penrith, CA10 3AS (27.0 miles away)

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  • Whinlatter Dark Skies Walk

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW (4.8 miles away)

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  • Eddington Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kendal Museum, Kendal, LA9 6BT (27.0 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 (8.0 miles away)

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  • Todd & Gunn Cottages

    Wasdale, Santon Bridge, Cumbria, CA19 1UX (10.8 miles away)

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  • Near Howe

    Mugrisdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SH (14.6 miles away)

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  • Greenah Bed & Breakfast

    Matterdale, Thackthwaite, Cumbria, CA11 0SA (16.0 miles away)

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  • The Quiet Site

    Ullswater, Bennett Head, Cumbria, CA11 0LS (16.9 miles away)

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  • Cambridge House Hotel – Millom

    1 Cambridge Street, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5BD (23.7 miles away)

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