Parc Penallta

Parc Penallta

Penallta, Ystrad Mynach, CF8, Wales

Ideal location to observe the night sky with a playing field size area affording excellent views to all horizons. Featured as a dark sky discovery site although how ideal a site is questionable due to the proximity of nearby light polluted towns (we haven’t been there — let us know!).


Parc Penallta is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    94%
  • 28/03/24

    9%
  • 29/03/24

    4%
  • 29/03/24

    6%

Weather forecast for Ystrad Mynach (1.1 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Port Talbot Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Port Talbot Gas Welfare Club, Port Talbot, SA12 6BY (23.9 miles away)

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  • Cardiff Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 9th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 16:30pm

    Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff, CF24 3AA (12.1 miles away)

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  • Usk Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    Thursday 9th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Grange - Usk, Usk, NP15 1AB (15.3 miles away)

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  • Barry Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 13th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Cemetery Approach Community Centre, Barry, CF62 8BQ (16.6 miles away)

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  • Bridgend Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 15th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Bridgend Tennis Club, Bridgend, CF31 3AZ (17.5 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Willow Springs Campsite

    Llwyn Y Fynnon Farm, Glyncorrwg, West Glamorgan, SA13 3DD (16.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Crickhowell Railway Carriage

    Forest Coal Pit, Abergavenny, Gwent, NP7 7LL (18.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Pengenffordd Barn – Brecon

    Upper Trewalkin Farm, Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0HA (22.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Talgarth Shepherd Hut

    Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, LD3 (23.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Aberyscir Coach House – Brecon

    Aberyscir, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NP (23.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Bull Pens – Brecon

    Llanfihangel Nant Bran, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LY (26.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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