Garn Eiddel Car Park

Garn Eiddel Car Park

Garn Eiddel, Near Maerdy, Mid Glamorgan, CF43, Wales

Site located atop Maerdy mountain and frequented by local astronomy groups all of whom welcome members of the public to their observing sessions.


Garn Eiddel Car Park 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

    44%
  • 29/03/24

    33%
  • 30/03/24

    2%
  • 30/03/24

    6%

Weather forecast for Treorchy (2.0 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Usk Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Grange - Usk, Usk, NP15 1AB (25.1 miles away)

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  • Moongazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (16.5 miles away)

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  • Moongazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Saturday 20th April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (16.5 miles away)

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  • Moongazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 21st April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (16.5 miles away)

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  • Abergavenny Astronomy Society meeting

    Monday 22nd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Hen and Chicken, Abergavenny, NP7 5EG (22.2 miles away)

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