Kirkoswald Castle

Kirkoswald Castle

Kirkoswald, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1DF

Kirkoswald Castle consists of some impressive remains of a fortress once destroyed by Robert the Bruce in 1314. Its location away from local sources of light pollution makes it an excellent spot for Astrophotography.


Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

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  • 28/03/24

    49%
  • 29/03/24

    55%
  • 29/03/24

    75%

Weather forecast for Armathwaite (4.5 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 28th March 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Morland and Newby Village Hall, Penrith, CA10 3AS (11.9 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 28th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (20.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ (26.1 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (20.0 miles away)

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  • Whinlatter Dark Skies Walk

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW (24.0 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN (20.0 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory, Stay & Gaze

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  • Brookfield Guest House – Keswick

    Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4LJ (20.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The High Force Hotel

    Alston Road, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XH (21.6 miles away)

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Owl Cottage – Teesdale

    Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0RN (25.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carraw Bed and Breakfast

    Carraw Farm, Humshaugh, Northumberland, NE46 4DB (25.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Brewers Cottage – Hexham

    Leafields, Ordley, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1SX (26.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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