Hannah
22 May 2017
One of the most mesmerising sights on Earth is the night sky – the brightest stars from the billions in our Milky Way, the streak of meteors and planetary neighbours such as Venus and Jupiter bright in the night sky. Light pollution, however, means that it is an amazing spectacle that many of the population don’t get to see. But stargazing in the Brecon Beacons in Wales is different.
Luckily, you don’t have to venture to the world’s remotest places to experience dark skies as several UK national parks offer superb stellar vistas.
A starry night in the Brecon Beacons
There is no better place to discover the skies above than the Brecon Beacons in Wales - only the fifth destination in the world to be granted the status of “International Dark Sky Reserve”. But what does this award mean, we hear you ask? The status means the night sky is protected, and lighting controls are in place to prevent light pollution.
You will be amazed by what you can see even without a telescope. With the naked eye you can see major constellations, Polaris (the North Star), bright nebulas, and meteor showers like you have never seen before.
It’s not just the stars that come out at night...
Pick the right spot and you might be lucky enough to see some of the rarest creatures of the night. There are plenty of nocturnal animals to spot including barn owls, foxes, badgers, door mice, hedgehogs, moths and insects. Keep quiet and witness the Brecon Beacons come to life!
Beneath the stars…
Sheepskin have a collection of luxury holiday cottages, all within remote areas of Britain, which offer not only extensive views of the countryside but also vertically up to the dark night sky.
Astronomer Allan Throw described the skies in the Brecon Beacons as the best he has seen for a long time!
For the ultimate stargazing holiday and for help to choose the best Sheepskin cottage for you, contact us and let us begin planning your holiday of a lifetime.
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