Lyth Hill Countryside Park

Lyth Hill Countryside Park

Lythbank, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 0BS

Escape the light pollution of Shrewsbury and enjoy the dark skies at this public car park atop of Lyth Hill with excellent vistas towards the South over the Shropshire Hills.


Lyth Hill Countryside Park is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

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  • 28/03/24

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  • 29/03/24

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  • 29/03/24

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Weather forecast for Longden (1.7 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 8th March 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (24.8 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 12th April 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (24.8 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 10th May 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (24.8 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 14th June 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (24.8 miles away)

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  • Alkington Grange Barns

    Alkington, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3NH (19.8 miles away)

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