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Elf Kirk Viewpoint

Elf Kirk Viewpoint

Near Tower Knowe Visitor Centre, Kielder Water, Northumberland, NE48 1BX

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Publicly accessible dark sky discovery site near Kielder Water and within the heart of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. This location allows 24 hour overnight parking with the purchase of a £10 ticket from the Kielder Castle car park ticket machine.

Elf Kirk Viewpoint 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.

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