Stargazing in Central Wales
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Stargazing locations in Central Wales
The map below shows places to go stargazing in Central Wales including observatories, officially recognised dark sky locations and recommended sites. We very much welcome suggestions if you'd like to contact us.
List of stargazing locations in Central Wales
Coed Y Bont Community Woodland
Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig, SY25 6ER
Cwmtydu Beach Car Park
Cwmtydu, Llandysul, SA44 6LQ
Dolgoch Hostel
Abergwesyn, Ceredigion, SY25 6NR, Wales
Elan Valley – Bridge Crossing
Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales
Elan Valley – Claerwen Dam
Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales
Elan Valley – Craig Goch Dam
Elan Valley, Rhayader , Powys, LD6 5HP, Wales
Elan Valley – Penrhiw Wen
Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales
Elan Valley – Pont Ar Elan
Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales
Elan Valley – Teifi Pools
Elan Valley, Pontrhydfendigaid, Powys, SY25, Wales
Elan Valley – Visitor Centre
Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Wales
Glaslyn Nature Reserve Car Park
Dylife, Llanbrynmair, SY20 8RE
Llanerchaeron
Llanerchaeron, Ciliau Aeron, SA48 8DG
Llanllwni Mountain Picnic Site
Llanllwni, Pencader, SA39 9EB
Llyn Brianne Dam Car Park
Llyn Brianne, Llandovery, SA20 0PG
Mynydd Llanllwni / Llanllwni Mountain
Pencader, Llanllwni, SA39 9EB
Nant-y-Moch Reservoir Dam Car Park
Eisteddfa Gurig, Ponterwyd, SY23 3LE
Star Inn Car Park – Dylife
Dylife, Llanbrynmair, SY19 7BW
The Spaceguard Centre
Llanshay Lane, Knighton, LD7 1LW
Tyn Cornel Hostel
Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6PH, Wales
Y Bwa / The Arch – Cymystwyth
Cymystwyth, Aberystwyth, SY23 4AB
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