Best stargazing in Wales | Cambrian Escapes Brecon Beacons Cambrian Mountains
Best places to stay for stargazing in the Brecon Beacons and Cambrian Mountains
Cambrian Escapes is nestled between the Cambrian Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park – both renowned Dark Sky Areas.
Our location ensures minimal light pollution, offering clear, uninterrupted views of the stars, planets, and the Milky Way. You can enjoy celestial displays right from your cottage our get out and about on our recommended stargazing trails.
The Cambrian Mountains Astro Trail begins at nearby Llyn Brianne, giving visitors a perfect starting point to explore some of the best stargazing spots in Wales. Visit Brecon Beacons National Park International Dark Sky Reserve and check out their favourite ten places to go stargazing.
Georgina Harpur - Usk Reservoir
Usk reservoir
Aurora at Cambrian Escapes 2024
An incredible night of aurora at Cambrian Escapes
stargazing at Cambrian Escapes
look up to stargaze
Guest Mark Needham took this photo staying at Cambrian Escapes
Nebulas through a telescope by Mark Needham
Autumn is one of the best seasons to visit Cambrian Escapes for stargazing. During this time, the Milky Way stretches across the sky, dazzling with billions of stars visible to the naked eye. Guests may also spot constellations like Cygnus (the Swan) and Cassiopeia, along with seasonal meteor showers such as the Draconids and the Orionids. Clear autumn nights bring crisp air and some of the most magical celestial sights of the year. Check out Go Stargazing for more info on what you could see.
Seasonal Stargazing Calendar
One of the unique advantages of Cambrian Escapes is that every season offers something new in the night sky:
- Autumn: Sweeping views of the Milky Way, constellations like Cassiopeia, and meteor showers including the Orionids and Draconids.
- Winter: Crisp, long nights reveal the iconic constellation Orion and the dazzling Pleiades star cluster. Winter skies are perfect for spotting distant galaxies.
- Spring: A time for spotting planets like Venus and Jupiter, along with constellations such as Leo and Virgo. Meteor showers like the Lyrids add to the spectacle.
- Summer: Short nights, but stunning opportunities to see the core of the Milky Way, along with the Perseids meteor shower, one of the brightest displays of the
Stargazing Experiences
Enjoy bespoke one-to-one and group sessions and astrophotography with professional astronomers, thanks to partnerships with Dark Sky Wales training services and Serydda. Book well in advance! Clear Skies.
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