Ekopod is on the edge of Bodmin Moor, which has International Dark Sky Status in recognition of its exceptionally dark skies. Seven pods await you here, set in five acres of meadow and woodland. The secluded farmland is abundant with wildlife and wildflowers, with the most amazing views of the rolling Cornish countryside built in. Take a deep breath of pure air, and enjoy unsurpassed valley views and clear starlit skies.
Stay & gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.
Weather forecast
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09/05/24
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10/05/24
11° 3%
Weather forecast for Camelford (6.3 miles away) updated 09/05/24 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Ekopod is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
Thu 9th May
Fri 10th May
Sat 11th May
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Tue 14th May
Wed 15th May
Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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