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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons)

Brecon Beacons NP, Wales (UK)
Star trails over the ruins of Llanthony Priory in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. Photo by Michael Sinclair (http://www.michael-sinclair.com).

About

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) is situated in a part of south Wales where sheep outnumber people 30 to 1. A secluded utopia for stargazing and appreciating the natural nighttime environment, the Dark Sky Reserve is home to some 33,000 residents and is within easy access of over a million people. The park has gone to great lengths in replacing lighting that used to make it difficult to see the majestic night sky and continues to work toward making 100 percent of lighting within the reserve’s core zone dark sky friendly. Communities within the reserve have been responsive and attentive to the cause, helping to keep the night sky pristine for future generations.

Designated

2013

Category

Dark Sky Reserve

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Address

Wales, United Kingdom
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Contact

Catherine Mealing-Jones
Website
Email

Land Area

1,347 km2

Documents

Application
Press Release
Lighting Plan
Annual Reports

Weather

BRECON WEATHER

Media

Dark Sky Festival 2021 (September 24-26, 2021)