Dark skies walk with JAG Outdoors

Dark skies walk with JAG Outdoors

Saturday 26th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission
Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

Join a local astronomer at Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre for a walk around the forest at night.

We will cover 3-4 miles of trails, and weather permitting, stop for some amazing star gazing opportunities.

As an amateur astronomer I can (hopefully!) help you have some fun finding the major constellations and will have star maps and guides on hand.

Event booking

Please book tickets via the JAG Outdoors website.

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Dark skies walk with JAG Outdoors

    Saturday 26th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW

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  • Dark skies walk with JAG Outdoors

    Saturday 23rd November 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW

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  • Brookfield Guest House – Keswick

    Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4LJ (4.4 miles away)

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  • Near Howe

    Mugrisdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SH (10.6 miles away)

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  • Greenah Bed & Breakfast

    Matterdale, Thackthwaite, Cumbria, CA11 0SA (12.7 miles away)

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  • The Quiet Site

    Ullswater, Bennett Head, Cumbria, CA11 0LS (13.8 miles away)

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  • Another Place – The Lake

    Watermillock, Ullswater , Cumbria, CA11 0LP, North West (15.0 miles away)

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