Megget Reservoir Dam

Megget Reservoir Dam

Cappercleuch, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7

Public car park for accessing walking trails around Megget Reservoir Dam.  Low light pollution levels mean excellent dark skies above.  Hills to the North may obstruct Aurora spotters.


Megget Reservoir Dam 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

    50%
  • 28/03/24

    29%
  • 29/03/24

    79%
  • 29/03/24

    54%

Weather forecast for Deer Law (1.6 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Tweeddale Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Tontine Hotel, Peebles, EH45 8AJ (10.9 miles away)

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  • Ancrum Astronomy Club Society meeting and observing

    Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 20:10pm to 22:10pm

    Ancrum Village Hall, Jedburgh, TD8 6XH (25.7 miles away)

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  • Clydesdale Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 13th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Bankhall - Forth, Forth, ML11 8BX (25.2 miles away)

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  • Clydesdale Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 10th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Bankhall - Forth, Forth, ML11 8BX (25.2 miles away)

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