Balderhead Reservoir

Balderhead Reservoir

Hunderthwaite, Near Cotherstone, County Durham, DL12

Viewing location alongside the reservoir with the locations remoteness providing excellent views of the dark skies above, free overnight parking.


Balderhead Reservoir is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 04/10/24

    10° 6%
  • 04/10/24

    5%
  • 05/10/24

    4%
  • 05/10/24

    1%

Weather forecast for Baldersdale Youth Hostel (0.7 miles away) updated 04/10/24 at 04:01.




Events nearby

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (29.6 miles away)

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (18.1 miles away)

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  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 8th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (29.6 miles away)

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  • Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting & observing

    Thursday 10th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Fremington Village Hall, Reeth, DL11 6AR (14.1 miles away)

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  • Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 11th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (29.6 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Owl Cottage – Teesdale

    Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0RN (4.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UQ, North East (4.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Byre at Woodside Farm

    Folly Top, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0DW (5.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The High Force Hotel

    Alston Road, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XH (6.8 miles away)

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Tan Hill Inn

    Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6ED (7.7 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Stay & Gaze

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  • Langdon Beck Hotel – Teesdale

    Langdon Beck, Forest-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XP, North East (9.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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