Castor - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge
Tan Y Fron Road, Abergele, Clwyd, LL22 9BA, Wales
Nestled in nature on a working farm in Conwy, North Wales, Castor is the perfect shack to escape for some much-needed time out.
Here, you’ll wake in complete solitude to sweeping countryside views, sheep grazing quietly and the occasional deer passing by. Far from light pollution, Castor sits beneath wonderfully dark skies, making it an excellent spot for stargazing — on clear nights the stars feel close enough to touch.
You’re a stone’s throw from the coast, with beautiful walks, spectacular castles, and waterfalls to explore, and just a 30-minute drive from Snowdonia, opening up a whole host of adventures.
Back at the shack, light the fire, pick a favourite drink, and toast to a truly magical escape.
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
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Weather forecast for Prestatyn (7.9 miles away) updated 03/06/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Castor - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural 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.
Light pollution map of Castor - Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge
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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