Dark Skies

Dark Sky Discovery Site: RSPB Geltsdale – Clesketts Car Park

Dark Sky Discovery Site:
RSPB Geltsdale – Clesketts Car Park

Designated as a Dark Sky Discovery Site, Clesketts Car Park has been recognised for the stunning quality of its night skies.

Brilliant dark skies

This is a great place for professional and amateur astronomers to stargaze in the North Pennines AONB. RSPB Geltsdale is also home to black grouse, birds of prey and breeding wading birds and is great for walking.

Stagsike Cottages are approximately a 40 minute walk from the parking area at Clesketts and provide an information point and toilets. Trails are open at all times and the information point is open between 9am and 5pm. Dogs are welcome but they should be kept on a lead as the reserve is a working farm. A bus services the village of Hallbankgate, which is approximately a mile away. For more information, please visit www.rspb.org.uk

  • RSPB Geltsdale, Stagsike Cottages, Brampton, CA8 2PN
  • 01697 746 717

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Use the link below to view the visit and explore map, and discover walks, trails, activities and more across the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark.

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