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

  • 09/12/24

    17%
  • 09/12/24

    48%
  • 10/12/24

    10%
  • 10/12/24

    10%

Weather forecast for Drygarn Fawr (3.1 miles away) updated 09/12/24 at 16:02.




Events nearby

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 14th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (22.7 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Thursday 19th December 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (24.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Friday 20th December 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (24.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Saturday 21st December 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (24.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 22nd December 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (24.0 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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