Tŷ Cipar is a former Gamekeeper’s house. It is located between Llan Ffestiniog and Ysbyty Ifan, within the Special Protected Area of Migneint and Arenig Dduallt. Car parking for up to 4 cars. Location given special mention as a great stargazing location on Snowdonia National Park website.
Weather forecast
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15/07/25
14° 51% -
15/07/25
13° 55%
Weather forecast for Ffestiniog (5.0 miles away) updated 14/07/25 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Tŷ Cipar, y Migneint is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Suburban
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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
Mon 14th Jul
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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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