Shap Fell Bothy

Shap Fell Bothy

Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, LA8

If you’re travelling on the road between Shap and Kendal of a night-time and the skies are clear, why not stop off just opposite the Shap Bothy and have a look up at the stars!?


Shap Fell Bothy is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    51%
  • 28/03/24

    91%
  • 29/03/24

    60%
  • 29/03/24

    80%

Weather forecast for Shap (3.3 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 12:00.





Stay and gaze nearby

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