Glyncorrwg Ponds

Glyncorrwg Ponds

Afan Forest Park, Glyncorrwg, West Glamorgan, SA13, Wales

Publicly accessible car park with splendid unobstructed views of the night sky.


Glyncorrwg Ponds 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

    88%
  • 28/03/24

    50%
  • 29/03/24

    8%
  • 29/03/24

    18%

Weather forecast for Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre (0.2 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Heads of the Valleys Astronomical Society meeting (first Tuesday)

    Tuesday 4th June 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JG (19.6 miles away)

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  • Port Talbot Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 4th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Port Talbot Gas Welfare Club, Port Talbot, SA12 6BY (9.1 miles away)

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  • Cardiff Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 16:30pm

    Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff, CF24 3AA (23.8 miles away)

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  • Barry Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 10th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Cemetery Approach Community Centre, Barry, CF62 8BQ (23.7 miles away)

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  • Swansea Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 13th June 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    IQ Building - University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea, SA1 8EW (13.2 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Willow Springs Campsite

    Llwyn Y Fynnon Farm, Glyncorrwg, West Glamorgan, SA13 3DD (0.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Riverside Retreat Veterans Camp

    Cwmsawdde Farm, Llanddeusant, Dyfed, SA19 9UP (17.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Aberyscir Coach House – Brecon

    Aberyscir, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NP (21.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Bull Pens – Brecon

    Llanfihangel Nant Bran, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LY (22.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Basel Cottage – Little Hall

    Little Hall, Llandovery, Dyfed, SA20 0YW (24.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Fairyhill Cottage – Gower Coast

    Reynoldston, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA3 1BS (25.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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