Elan Valley - Claerwen Dam

Elan Valley - Claerwen Dam

Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales

Awesome spot to view the stars and surrounding scenery, take a camera and tripod and have a go at some night-time photography! Photo used with kind permission from Paul Clark.


Elan Valley - Claerwen Dam 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

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Weather forecast for Drygarn Fawr (3.1 miles away) updated 08/07/25 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – July 2025

    Friday 25th July 2025 from 16:00pm to Sunday 27th July 2025 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY (18.3 miles away)

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  • Night photography: Photographing the Vertical Milky Way

    Friday 1st August 2025 from 23:00pm to Saturday 2nd August 2025 02:00am

    Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid, SY25 6ES (7.9 miles away)

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  • Night Photography: Shooting the Perseids Meteor Shower

    Tuesday 12th August 2025 from 21:03pm to 23:30pm

    Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid, SY25 6ES (7.9 miles away)

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – September 2025

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 16:00pm to Sunday 21st September 2025 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY (18.3 miles away)

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – October 2025

    Friday 24th October 2025 from 16:00pm to Sunday 26th October 2025 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY (18.3 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse

    Claerwen Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HF (1.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Penbont House Tearooms, Bed and Breakfast

    Penbont House, Elan Valley, LH6 5HS (3.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Elan Valley Dark Sky Lodge

    Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP (3.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Dolgoch Hostel

    Abergwesyn, Ceredigion, Dyfed, SY25 6NR, Wales (6.0 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Tyn Cornel Hostel

    Tregaron, Ceredigion, Dyfed, SY25 6PH, Wales (9.7 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Belan Bluebell Woods Camping & Glamping

    Pantmaenog Farm, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6QL (12.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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