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

    5%
  • 19/03/24

    5%
  • 20/03/24

    4%
  • 20/03/24

    50%

Weather forecast for Edmundbyres Youth Hostel (1.2 miles away) updated 18/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 12th 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 12th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

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

    More info
  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 13th 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 14th 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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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • The Byre at Woodside Farm

    Folly Top, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0DW (17.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN (18.7 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory, Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Mark Close Farmhouse – Alston

    Brampton Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3BD (18.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UQ, North East (19.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Herding Hill Farm Camping and Caravan Site

    Shield Hill, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9NW, North East (20.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Bellingham Camp & Caravan Club Site

    Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2HR (22.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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