▲The Exmoor National Park Authority and local council work together to reduce the light pollution that could potentially harm its celestial views.

▲Dartmoor Skies is a charity aimed to educate people about astronomy through stargazing. Although Dartmoor does not have dark sky reserve status, it offers sites with similar light pollution levels to official dark sky sites.

▲Grizedale Forest in Cumbria plays host to an array of celestial events and activities for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts alike.

▲Dartmoor National Park offers some of the most spectacular astronomical sights and stunning starry skies.

▲Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities throughout the year, including a beginner's stargazing trail, Valentine's night under the stars, an Earth Hour walk, and much more.

▲There are eight dark sky discovery sites within Rhondda Cynon Taf, in south Wales. Guests can capture stunning views of the stars and the constellations.

▲In November 2011, Exmoor National Park became Europe's first-ever designated dark sky reserve.

▲From mid-October to mid-March Shetland's Northern Isles offer the best views of the Northern Lights in the UK.

▲Make sure to check the timing. Astronomical twilight during the summer can make stargazing in Orkney almost impossible.

▲Snowdonia National Park covers an estimated 18% of Welsh land area and offers many dark sites and observatories.

▲In 2015, Snowdonia National Park was awarded International Dark Sky Reserve status in recognition of significant efforts to reduce light pollution in the area.

▲Most of the archipelago, with the exception of Lerwick, has minimal light pollution, which makes for amazing views.

▲Astronomers and stargazers can enjoy the skies from Rhondda Cynon Taf's two pubs. The Red Lion Inn sits on a hill with spectacular views and the Rose and Crown has a great panaromic view of the south Wales valleys.

▲The northern Scottish skies offer some breathtaking views of the Aurora Borealis. Some of the most spectacular spots are on the island of Orkney.

▲Some communities offer stargazing events. Some of the best places to stargaze in Snowdonia include Lon Gwyrfai and Moel y Cerrig Duon.

▲Fontburn Reservoir in Northumberland is a popular stargazing spot. Its surroundings are dark, uninhabited open spaces that give off minimal light pollution.

▲Loch Glascarnoch is a 7 km long reservoir in the north of Scotland. It is home to some of the most stunning views of the Northern Lights.

▲Walk along the cliffs and appreciate the spectacular views of the clear night sky.

▲Famed for its magical history and the legend of King Arthur, Tintagel is one of the top stargazing sites in Cornwall.

▲The Isle of Skye is the most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides. Some of its areas are completely free from light pollution, making it one of the best stargazing destinations in the UK.

▲The Isle of Skye is home to nine dark discovery sites. It is the perfect spot for stargazing and one of the darkest places in Europe.

▲The Isle of Wight hasn't earned itself full dark-sky designation because of the light pollution from its larger towns, but parts of the island are amazing stargazing sites.

▲A stargazing society called the Vectis Astronomical Society hosts monthly talks and stargazing events at a local observatory.

▲The world-renowned Lake District is home to two dark sky discovery sites and an variety of dramatic viewpoints.

▲According to the National Trust, on a clear night, stargazers can see some 4,000 stars from Friar's Crag, one of the Lake District's most scenic stargazing viewpoints.

▲If you hardly leave the city, you'll never be able to admire the jaw-droppingly beautiful skies. This list will provide you with some of Britain's darkest viewpoints for the most spectacular views of our galaxy. Click on and find out where the best stargazing spots are.

The UK's spectacular stargazing spots

Places where you can be alone with the universe

09/02/21 por StarsInsider

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This list will provide you with some of Britain's darkest viewpoints for the most spectacular views of our galaxy. Click on to find out where the best stargazing spots are.