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

  • 29/03/24

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  • 30/03/24

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  • 30/03/24

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Weather forecast for Armathwaite (4.5 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 12:00.




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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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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 30th 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 Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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