Alula - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge
Rhosygwalia, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7BT, Wales
Shacks creates handcrafted, off-grid cabins designed to help you slow down, switch off, and immerse yourself in nature — and Bala is no exception.
Perched on a hillside above Bala, Alula offers a peaceful escape with sweeping views across the valley and surrounding mountains. Its elevated rural location enjoys dark skies that make it an excellent place for stargazing, whether you’re relaxing on the decking or soaking in the outdoor bath beneath a sky filled with stars.
Combining comfort, tranquillity and stunning scenery, it’s an ideal retreat for anyone looking to experience the beauty of the night sky in Eryri (Snowdonia Dark Sky Reserve).
Stay & Gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.
Accommodation provider
Shacks Wild Luxury Lodges
Shacks creates handcrafted, off-grid cabins in peaceful corners of the UK — including North Wales, Cheshire, and Staffordshire — offering cozy, sustainable spaces that encourage guests to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy exceptional stargazing thanks to their remote, dark-sky locations. They also partner with landowners to build and manage low-impact cabins, transforming unused natural spaces into secluded, nature-focused escapes.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://shacks.co.uk
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Chirk (22.6 miles away) updated 10/07/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Alula - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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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.
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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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