Stargazing in Elan Valley Dark Sky Park

Several years of effort was rewarded in 2015 when Elan Valley earned Dark Sky Park status.

This achievement means that the region’s stunning dark skies are protected for future generations. They are well worth protecting — this area has arguably amongst the darkest skies in the country.

Fantastic scenery combines with star-filled skies to create an environment you can stare at in wonder. A number of publicly accessible Dark Sky Discovery sites offer excellent places to go stargazing in Elan Valley Dark Sky Park.

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Stargazing events in Elan Valley Dark Sky Park

  • Telescope Clinic at Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse, Rhayader, LD6 5HF

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Stargazing locations in Elan Valley Dark Sky Park

  • Elan Valley – Bridge Crossing

    Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elan Valley – Claerwen Dam

    Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elan Valley – Craig Goch Dam

    Elan Valley, Rhayader , Powys, LD6 5HP, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elan Valley – Penrhiw Wen

    Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elan Valley – Pont Ar Elan

    Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elan Valley – Teifi Pools

    Elan Valley, Pontrhydfendigaid, Powys, SY25, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Elan Valley – Visitor Centre

    Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, Wales

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Gwaelod-y-rhos car park

    Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HE

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in Elan Valley Dark Sky Park

  • Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse

    Claerwen Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HF

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Elan Valley Dark Sky Lodge

    Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Penbont House Tearooms, Bed and Breakfast

    Penbont House, Elan Valley, LH6 5HS

    Stay & Gaze

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