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

  • 10/12/24

    7%
  • 10/12/24

    5%
  • 11/12/24

    4%
  • 11/12/24

    1%

Weather forecast for Wigton (4.6 miles away) updated 10/12/24 at 12:01.




Events nearby

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  • Dumfries Astronomy Society meeting

    Tuesday 10th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lochvale House, Dumfries, DG1 4DF (23.7 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Tuesday 10th December 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

    Wednesday 11th December 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 12th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB (6.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 12th December 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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  • Another Place – The Lake

    Watermillock, Ullswater , Cumbria, CA11 0LP, North West (21.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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