Dark Skies
Dark Sky Discovery Site: Burnhope Reservoir
Dark Sky Discovery Site:
Burnhope Reservoir
Designated as a Dark Sky Discovery Site, Burnhope Reservoir has been recognised for the quality of the night time skies.
Lovely dark skies
This is a great place for professional and amateur astronomers to stargaze in the North Pennines AONB. Burnhope Reservoir is one of the smaller reservoirs in the area. It’s found in Upper Weardale just west of Ireshopeburn.
This is a quiet spot and great for wildlife. Permissive paths around the reservoir edge pass through plantations and woods with fantastic views across moorlands.
- Burnhope Reservoir, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 1DJ
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