Stargazing in Lake District National Park

The Lake District is arguably amongst the most stunning regions of the United Kingdom, with its mountain terrain and lakeside vistas. It also benefits from low levels of light pollution and thus makes for an excellent stargazing destination too!

Organisations such as the Friends of the Lake District are actively pursuing dark sky reserve status from the International Dark-Sky Association, an award that will help protect the area so that future generations can continue to enjoy the starry skies.

In addition, Pitchup.com offer a variety of camping and glamping options in the Lake District and Cumbria.

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Stargazing events in Lake District National Park

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Stargazing locations in Lake District National Park

  • Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre

    Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AX

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Mardale Head Car Park

    Haweswater, Burn Banks, Cumbria, CA10

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Shap Fell Bothy

    Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, LA8

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Swirls Car Park

    Thirlmere, Keswick

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  • Tarn Hows Car Park – Lake District

    Hawkshead Hill, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0PP

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • Wasdale Head Car Park – Lake District

    Wasdale, Santon Bridge, Cumbria, CA20 1EX

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Wast Water

    Countess Beck, Wasdale, Cumbria, CA20 1EU, North West England

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  • Whinlatter Forest Park – Forestry Commission

    Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in Lake District National Park

  • The Quiet Site

    Ullswater, Bennett Head, Cumbria, CA11 0LS

    Stay & Gaze

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