- The Brecon Beacons, Cranborne Chase AONB, Exmoor, the South Downs' Moore’s Reserve, the North York Moors, Snowdonia and the Yorkshire Dales are the UK's seven International Dark Sky Reserves. These Reserves are distinguished by their quality of starry nights and protected nighttime environments.www.countryliving.com/uk/travel-ideas/staycation-uk/g43671915/dark-skies-uk/
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Find the best dark sky locations and places to stargaze in the UK on our map of dark sky sites, observatories and aurora viewpoints.
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