Grizedale Forest occupies a wonderfully dark location in the heart of the Lake District and is an excellent place to view the starry skies between large openings between the trees. The Forestry Commission runs events here in collaboration with local astronomers from time to time.
Location events organiser
Forestry England organises events at this location
Please contact Forestry England directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: fe.england@forestryengland.uk
Website: Forestry England
Twitter: @forestryengland
Facebook: Forestry England
Weather forecast
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27/04/24
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27/04/24
6° 3% -
28/04/24
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28/04/24
4° 1%
Weather forecast for Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre (0.0 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
Grizedale Forest is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
Find the best dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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