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a.sweeney

20/5/2012 at 9:15pm
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Anyone know any campsites known for being good for astronomy as in dark sky areas and also with no lighting.
Probably been asked before but I couldn't find anything in the search.
I am hoping to find a good site for astronomy to take my telescopes and introduce my daughter to the wonders of the night sky, with the fun of camping thrown in too lol

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20/5/2012 at 9:31pm
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One of only 4 places in the western world with offical Dark Sky status - Galloway Forest link Look for something nearby if you don';t fancy wild camping.

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20/5/2012 at 9:45pm
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I remember being a child when my mum and dad took me on a holiday to the south coast of Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland - the darkest night sky and shooting stars were the highlight of my holiday. We did not camp but I'm sure someone on here can point you in the right direction.

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20/5/2012 at 10:06pm
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I would say Fforest Fields near Builth Wells.
If the lighting on site is too much (although very controlled) for you there are lots of areas adjacent to the camping area where you can go. There are 2 lake areas and a huge field along with walks around too.
Try looking at the reviews then emailing them if you think it looks ok for you. They are opening new toilets etc very soon so don't judge by the facilities.
Have seen shooting stars with the naked eye there. Along with lots of wildlife.

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splendidisolation

20/5/2012 at 10:20pm
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As you're in Coventry you could try North Norfolk, either Deepdale or Stiffkey campsites.They are on the coast (Stiffkey out on marshes) and rural so very little light pollution.

swany

20/5/2012 at 10:47pm
Location: Livingston Scotland
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Would also suggest Dumfries and Galloway, try Solway View.

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20/5/2012 at 11:08pm
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Eskdale C&CC site not a streetlamp for miles!

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brianconwy

20/5/2012 at 11:57pm
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We once stayed at this site up in the moors of the peak district - wild boar inn near Macclesfield. Remote and dark.

There were people in tents setting up telescopes for some lunar event.

JustSharps

21/5/2012 at 8:37am
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Kielder observatory in Northumberland run specific star camps, details on their website

http://www.kielderobservatory.org/

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sallymorgan

21/5/2012 at 8:38am
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Another vote for Fforest field on FB Katie posted a link to a a satelite picture over the UK at night- you couldn't see mid Wales as there very little light pollution.

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21/5/2012 at 12:56pm
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another vote for Fforest Fields.

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TraceyD

21/5/2012 at 4:59pm
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Quote: Originally posted by savanne1 on 21/5/2012
another vote for Fforest Fields.

And another one! Dark enough on site to do light trails with matches and a camera so it must be pretty dark!

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21/5/2012 at 5:55pm
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We stayed on High Yedmandale Farm Nr.Scarborough in Nth.Yorks. in Sept. 2010. We are not Astronomers,but looking up into a really dark night sky is wonderful.This site is right up on the moors,and there is no street lighting within 1and a 1/2 miles,which is at a lot lower level than the site,plus if it goes cloudy you can have a ride out into Scarborough.

Also this site is worth downloading,and it's free!

www.stellarium.org/

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fionag

21/5/2012 at 8:01pm
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Doxford Farm campsite north of Alnwick advertises dark sky status

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21/5/2012 at 8:18pm
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Glen trool, Dumfries and Galloway. Has dark sky status.
Camp site: http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=3134

samandian

21/5/2012 at 9:22pm
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hi court farm in st austell cornwall they have astronomy nights and a guest speaker

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