Stargazing in Nidderdale AONB
Find places to stargaze in this region
Wonderfully scenic part of the Yorkshire Dales with rolling countryside and wonderful scenery. The region benefits from excellent dark skies with several public dark sky discovery sites. It is also home to the Lime Tree Observatory located at Grewelthorpe which runs frequent stargazing events. Enjoy starry skies and go stargazing in Nidderdale AONB.
Stargazing locations in Nidderdale AONB
The map below shows places to go stargazing in Nidderdale AONB 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 Nidderdale AONB
Gouthwaite Reservoir Picnic Area – Nidderdale
Ramsgill, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5AE
Grassholme Reservoir
Grassholme, Barnard Castle, DL12 0PW
Lime Tree Observatory
Lime Tree Farm, Grewelthorpe, HG4 3DA
Scar House Reservoir – Nidderdale
Scar House Reservoir, Upper Nidderdale
The Bivouac – Nidderdale
High Knowle Farm, Upper Nidderdale, HG4 4JZ
The Coldstones Cut – Nidderdale
Toft Gate, Nidderdale, HG3 5BJ
Yorke’s Folly Car Park – Nidderdale
Nought Bank Road, Bewerley, HG3 5JA
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