Exmoor Dark Skies

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When we first moved to North Devon to take on the B&B, one of the first things we noticed was how dark it was at night. Strange, but true, and looking back, this was a bit of a daft thing to comment on as Exmoor (we have since found out) was the first dark sky reserve in Europe. On a clear night, the views are quite spectacular and people come for miles to experience the beauty and tranquillity of Exmoor. You can even see the glow of the Milky Way on dark moonless nights.

This morning on BBC Radio Devon, hub of local news and info (really), Exmoor was mentioned a couple of times, and a star in the making, Brian from Bideford, was featured. Tune in to listen to this local gem at around 2’ 45’ 35’ in. Classic local radio! For more info on the dark skies in Exmoor, look at the Go Star Gazing and Exmoor National Park websites, and to hire a telescope, visit the Exmoor National Park Centre in Lynmouth. Happy stargazing!

If you want to experience the beauty of the dark skies in Exmoor, stay with us at St Vincent Guest House in Lynton. We can even point out the odd star cluster and moon these days.