Elan Valley - Craig Goch Dam

Elan Valley - Craig Goch Dam

Elan Valley, Rhayader , Powys, LD6 5HP, Wales

Remote location free from light pollution, visit on a night with no moon for the best starry skies!


Elan Valley - Craig Goch 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

  • 29/03/24

    7%
  • 29/03/24

    13%
  • 30/03/24

    41%
  • 30/03/24

    8%

Weather forecast for Rhayader (4.8 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 21:00pm to 22:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (26.9 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 21:00pm to 22:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (26.9 miles away)

    More info
  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (26.9 miles away)

    More info
  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (26.9 miles away)

    More info
  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (26.9 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Little Hill Lodges

    Little Hill Barn, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY (12.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Tyn Cornel Hostel

    Tregaron, Ceredigion, Dyfed, SY25 6PH, Wales (13.0 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Hafren Forest Bunkhouse

    The Old Weather Station, Staylittle, Powys, SY19 7DB (13.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Caer Beris

    Builth Wells, Powys, Powys, LD2 3NP (13.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Dol Swynol Glamping

    Lisburne House, Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn, Dyfed, SY23 4LA (14.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Llanerchindda Farm

    Cynghordy, Llandovery, Dyfed, SA20 0NB (16.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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