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Galloway Forest Park

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Galloway Forest Park
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“Galloway Forest Park is a forest park operated by Forestry and Land Scotland, principally covering woodland in the historic counties of Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire in the administrative area of Dumfries and Galloway. It is claimed to be the largest forest in the UK. The park was granted…”
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National GeographicSep 17

5 of the Best Dark Sky Destinations in Europe for Stargazing

From the Canaries to the Scottish Borders, Europe is dotted with remote landscapes where exceptionally dark skies make stargazing an unforgettable part of the journey.

Over 7,000 stars and planets visible with the naked eye.

11 sights in this story
  • Galloway Forest ParkSightOver 7,000 stars and planets visible with the naked eye.
  • Clatteringshaws LochSightIt was created by damming the Galloway River Dee as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme.
  • GlentroolSightThe mountain bike routes are part of the 7Stanes project by Forestry and Land Scotland throughout the Scottish Borders…
  • Stroan LochSight
  • Elsewhere
  • Kerry International Dark Sky ReserveSightKerry, IrelandFirst Gold Tier International Dark Sky Reserve in Northern Hemisphere.
  • Syrjävaara Dark Sky CenterSightSyrjävaara, FinlandReceived Finland’s first international Dark Sky Park certification.
  • Roque de los Muchachos ObservatorySightLa Palma, SpainPerimeter closed at night, but viewpoints nearby offer free stargazing.
  • Bannau Brycheiniog National ParkSightBrecon, United KingdomMountains become silhouettes, nocturnal wildlife takes over at night.
  • Usk ReservoirSightBrecon, United KingdomThe county boundary between Carmarthenshire and Powys runs through the reservoir which lies about six miles to the…
  • Llanthony PriorySightBrecon, United KingdomIt lies seven miles north of Abergavenny on an old road to…
  • Hay BluffSightBrecon, United Kingdom
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