Elan Valley - Penrhiw Wen

Elan Valley - Penrhiw Wen

Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales

Remote car park under the darkest of skies.


Elan Valley - Penrhiw Wen 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

  • 28/03/24

    86%
  • 28/03/24

    89%
  • 29/03/24

    3%
  • 29/03/24

    18%

Weather forecast for Rhayader (3.6 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – May 2024

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 16:00pm to Sunday 5th May 2024 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY (13.8 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 11th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (17.2 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 8th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (17.2 miles away)

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  • Night Photography Workshop with Dafydd Wyn Morgan

    Friday 6th September 2024 from 19:00pm to Saturday 7th September 2024 22:00pm

    Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid, SY25 6ES (11.2 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

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

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (17.2 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Penbont House Tearooms, Bed and Breakfast

    Penbont House, Elan Valley, LH6 5HS (2.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Elan Valley Dark Sky Lodge

    Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP (3.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse

    Claerwen Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HF (5.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Belan Bluebell Woods Camping & Glamping

    Pantmaenog Farm, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6QL (7.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Dolgoch Hostel

    Abergwesyn, Ceredigion, Dyfed, SY25 6NR, Wales (11.6 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Little Hill Lodges – Llandrindod Wells

    Little Hill Barn, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY (11.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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