Pow Hill

Pow Hill

Pow Hill Country Park, Edmundbuyers, County Durham, DH8

Car park near to the shores of Derwent Reservoir, park gates might be closed if bad weather and conditions can get muddy. Remote location affords excellent views of the night sky.


Pow Hill 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

  • 19/03/24

    4%
  • 19/03/24

    4%
  • 20/03/24

    5%
  • 20/03/24

    77%

Weather forecast for Edmundbyres Youth Hostel (1.2 miles away) updated 19/03/24 at 04:01.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ (20.3 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 6th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (18.7 miles away)

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 7th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (20.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 7th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (18.7 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 8th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (18.7 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

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  • Carr’s Farm Bunk House

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  • Sycamore Cottage & Glamping

    Barrasford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 4AG (14.7 miles away)

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  • Cranmore House – Nenthead

    Holmsfoot, Nenthead, Cumbria, CA9 3LS (15.2 miles away)

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  • Greenends Holiday Cottages

    Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3NA (15.4 miles away)

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  • Carraw Bed and Breakfast

    Carraw Farm, Humshaugh, Northumberland, NE46 4DB (15.7 miles away)

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