Selset Reservoir

Selset Reservoir

Grassholme, Near Mickleton, County Durham, DL12

This location offers access to wonderful dark skies including a number of separate car parking areas which are free to access all year round.


Selset Reservoir 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

    97%
  • 28/03/24

    96%
  • 29/03/24

    92%
  • 29/03/24

    96%

Weather forecast for Baldersdale Youth Hostel (2.6 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (29.9 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 25th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (29.9 miles away)

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN (25.1 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (29.9 miles away)

    More info
  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 27th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (29.9 miles away)

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