Wimbleball Lake

Wimbleball Lake

Dluverton, Near Tiverton, Somerset, Devon, TA22, Somerset

This popular Country Park located on the outskirts of Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve. It is an ideal stargazing location with toilets open 24/7. A small fee for parking applies which goes towards conservation aims, training volunteers and running family events. There is also a campsite which is open from March through to October each year. Our featured photo was taken by Paul Howell and used with his kind permission.


Wimbleball Lake 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

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  • 28/03/24

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  • 29/03/24

    36%
  • 29/03/24

    36%

Weather forecast for Wimbleball Lake (0.4 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY (28.6 miles away)

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  • Barry Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Cemetery Approach Community Centre, Barry, CF62 8BQ (25.3 miles away)

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  • North Devon Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Sticklepath Methodist Church, Barnstaple, EX31 2DJ (26.1 miles away)

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  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY (28.6 miles away)

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY (28.6 miles away)

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  • Westerclose House Cottages

    Withypool, Exmoor, Somerset, TA24 7QR (8.1 miles away)

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  • Holi Moli Beach Huts – Dunster

    Dunster Beach, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6TH (8.9 miles away)

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    Samford Brett, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4LJ (9.6 miles away)

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  • Westermill Farm – Exford

    Exford, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7NJ (10.4 miles away)

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