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Dark Skies

We believe our dark skies are worth protecting that’s why we are on a mission to gain official status from Dark Sky International.

Not just some of the most beautiful landscapes in daylight, the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape has some outstanding dark sky locations where the wonder of the natural night skies can be experienced. We believe our dark skies are worth protecting that’s why we are on a mission to gain official status from the International Dark Sky Association (IDA).

The importance of high quality darkness is twofold. Firstly, around 60% of our wildlife is most active at night and studies have shown that artificial light at night has negative – sometimes deadly – effects on many creatures (including humans) affecting behaviours such as nourishment, sleep patterns, reproduction and protection from predators.

Secondly, there are few places left where people can really get a true perception of night and its awe-inspiring sky brimming with stars. In fact, only 2% of people living in the UK will experience a truly dark sky. We are lucky to be in a position where visitors can easily get to spaces that have very little light pollution from the surrounding populated areas, meaning that astronomers, enthusiasts, poets and scholars alike can enjoy one of the most spectacular shows on Earth.

We would like to ensure that the night skies in the National Landscape are preserved so that our wildlife can thrive in their natural habitats, living by the natural cycles of night and day.

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Light Pollution

Too much light or inappropriate lighting can have serious effects on people and the environment. Light pollution is a common term referring to artificial light that shines where it is...

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Dark Sky Discovery Sites

Enjoy the night sky at our Dark Sky Discovery Sites.

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