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  1. www.breconbeacons.org › things-to-do › activitiesStargazing - Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales

    Our Park has some of the highest quality dark skies in the whole of the UK, making it the perfect destination for stargazers to come and stay. We think that this is something worth shouting about, so we teamed up with the Brecon Beacons Park Society to apply to the International Dark Sky Association to make our entire National Park an International Dark Sky Reserve.

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  2. www.thebreconbeacons.wales › dark-skiesWelcome to the Brecon Beacons - Dark Skies...

    The quality of the night sky arching above the Brecon Beacons has been recognised internationally as one of the best places in the world to see stars from, in 2012 the Brecon Beacons National Park was the fifth place in the world to be recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve and is still one of only 16 Reserves worldwide.

  3. darksky.org › places › brecon-beacons-national-parkBannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons)

    Jan 20, 2015 · About. Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) is situated in a part of south Wales where sheep outnumber people 30 to 1. A secluded utopia for stargazing and appreciating the natural nighttime environment, the Dark Sky Reserve is home to some 33,000 residents and is within easy access of over a million people.

  4. www.breconbeacons.org › things-to-do › activities10 places to go stargazing - Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales

    • Usk Reservoir. SN 835285 N51.56.58 W03.41.55. The car park area at Usk reservoir is a beautiful place to have a family picnic as well as an ideal place to enjoy outstanding dark skies.
    • Crai Reservoir. SN 886210 N51.54.52 W03.35.12. This reservoir is not as accessible as Usk, but a short drive down an access lane allows the set up of telescopes to enjoy stargazing down to a limiting magnitude of 6.37.
    • Llanthony Priory. SO 288278 N51.56.41 W03.02.11. Situated in one of the most beautiful valleys in the National Park, the stunning ruined building in the guardianship of Cadw, is one of our most iconic sites and also enjoys pristine dark skies with a limiting magnitude of 6.35.
    • Hay Bluff. SO 239373 N 52.01.43 W03.06.34. The road over Gospel Pass from Llanthony to Hay-on-Wye brings you to the car park on Hay Bluff, a hill overlooking the Wye valley with great views over Powys and Shropshire to the distant north-west.

  5. walesguidebook.com › things-to-do › brecon-beacons12 Best Stargazing Spots in the Brecon Beacons [+With Photos]

    • Are The Brecon Beacons Good For Stargazing?
    • Best Places in The Brecon Beacons For Stargazing
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    Yes, the Brecon Beacons is one of the best locations in the UK for stargazing. On a clear night, you can see major constellations, bright nebulas, and even meteor showers. In 2012, the Brecon Beacons National Park became the first International Dark Sky Reserve in Wales. This means that the park was accredited with an exceptional quality of starry ...

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    There are many incredible places for you to enjoy the majestic night sky in the Brecon Beacons. Here are 11 of the best spots for stargazing. My photography skills are really not up to scratch for capturing the night sky, so I’ve reached out to other sources on the internet and shared some of their astronomy photos to give you an idea of what’s pos...

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    Here are some of the best places to stay for stargazing: 1. Aberyscir Coach House is a tranquil self-catering holiday cottage for two in the Central Brecon Beacons. With panoramic views and an outdoor seating area, it’s a perfect base for stargazing. ㅤ 2. Mountain View Glamping site offers quaint glamping pods overlooking the Black Mountains. Locat...

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    Is the Brecon Beacons a Dark Sky Reserve?

    Yes, the Brecons Beacons National Park was made an International Dark Sky Reserve in 2012.

    Can you see the Milky Way in Brecon?

    Yes, on a clear night you can see the Milky Way from the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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  6. walesguidebook.com › about-wales › national-parks11 Facts About the Brecon Beacons National Park - Wales Guidebook

    Jun 25, 2023 · The park gets its name from the Central Beacons which dominate South Brecon. The National Park also hosts a variety of activities such as watersports, cycling, rock climbing, and fishing. All of this can be discovered while enjoying the breathtaking landscapes and wide range of wildlife that lives in the park 2 (source: Brecon Beacons National ...

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  8. www.visitmidwales.co.uk › things-to-do › naturalDark Sky Destination - Brecon Beacons - Visit Mid Wales

    4) Pen y Fan: The highest peak in South Wales, Pen y Fan offers a panoramic view of the night sky, with minimal light pollution. 5) Craig y Nos Country Park: This is one of the darkest locations in the Brecon Beacons National Park, providing an ideal setting for stargazing. The best time to visit the park for stargazing is during the winter ...