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

  • 28/03/24

    66%
  • 28/03/24

    85%
  • 29/03/24

    83%
  • 29/03/24

    50%

Weather forecast for Edmundbyres Youth Hostel (1.2 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Newcastle Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Summerhill Bowling Club, Newcastle, NE4 6EH (16.1 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (29.6 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 19th 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 Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

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

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Hesleyside Huts

    Hesleyside Hall, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2LA (23.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Wild Northumbrian

    Thorneyburn Old Rectory, Tarset, Northumberland, NE48 1NA (26.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • GlamPods Northumberland

    Troughend West Tofts, Otterburn, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1LA (26.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Le Petit Chateau

    Jedburgh Road, Otterburn, Tyne and Wear, NE19 1NR (26.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • PoshHuts – Kielder

    Falstone Farm, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1AA (28.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Falstone Barns – Kielder

    Falstone, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1AA (28.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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