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

Display nearby events on a calendar
  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 28th 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

    Monday 29th 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

    Tuesday 30th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info
  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (18.3 miles away)

    More info
  • Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting & observing

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

    Fremington Sunday School, Reeth, DL11 6AR (16.0 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Tan Hill Inn

    Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6ED (9.4 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Carr’s Farm Bunk House

    Wear Bank, Wolsingham, County Durham, DL3 3BQ (12.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Butt House Guest House – Keld

    Keld, Thwaite, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LJ (12.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Greenlands Bed and Breakfast – Keld

    Angram Lane, Keld, North Yorkshire, DL11 6DY (13.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • The Little Barn – Reeth

    Hurst, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7NW (14.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Old Dairy B&B Swaledale

    Low Row, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6PE (15.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info