Walltown Country Park

Walltown Country Park

Walltown Quarry, Greenhead, Cumbria, CA8 7HF

Picnic site located on the edge of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park free parking from dusk till dawn and 24 hour toilet facilities. In September 2019 the location was refurbished with a brand new warm room including seating area and wash rooms — an astronomers paradise!


Walltown Country Park 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

    13%
  • 28/03/24

    79%
  • 29/03/24

    49%
  • 29/03/24

    80%

Weather forecast for Greenhead Youth Hostel (0.9 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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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 (5.1 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 (5.1 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 (5.1 miles away)

    More info
  • 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 (5.1 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 (5.1 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Herding Hill Farm Camping and Caravan Site

    Shield Hill, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9NW, North East (2.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN (5.1 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory, Stay & Gaze

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  • The Hiddle Hut – Northumberland

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7ES (5.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7HA (5.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Tarn End Cottages – Talkin Tarn

    Waters Edge, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1BF (9.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carraw Bed and Breakfast

    Carraw Farm, Humshaugh, Northumberland, NE46 4DB (11.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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