Watchtree Nature Reserve

Watchtree Nature Reserve

Great Orton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6NL

Watchtree is a fully accessible nature reserve with clear views towards the South and overlooks the Solway Firth to the North. Its location six miles West of Carlisle means it’s a great place to escape local light pollution and a wonderful place to stargaze. The Border Astronomical Society host occasional stargazing events here.


Watchtree Nature Reserve 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

  • 29/03/24

    45%
  • 29/03/24

    5%
  • 30/03/24

    38%
  • 30/03/24

    47%

Weather forecast for Wigton (4.6 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (28.8 miles away)

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  • Whinlatter Dark Skies Walk

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW (19.2 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (28.8 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (28.8 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (28.8 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Tarn End Cottages – Talkin Tarn

    Waters Edge, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1BF (15.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Near Howe

    Mugrisdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SH (16.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Brookfield Guest House – Keswick

    Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4LJ (18.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Greenah Bed & Breakfast

    Matterdale, Thackthwaite, Cumbria, CA11 0SA (19.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Quiet Site

    Ullswater, Bennett Head, Cumbria, CA11 0LS (20.3 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Mark Close Farmhouse – Alston

    Brampton Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3BD (25.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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