Dark sky near London

[zicklurky]

Hiya!

I was wondering if anyone could please help me out with a nice place to set up. I'll be coming from London, so not toooo far. I've seen Ugley mentioned, is that a good shout?

Thanks!

[Stu]

London's quite big....;-). Whereabouts are you?

Stu

[zicklurky]

Haha yes it is

I'm SW, near Wimbledon, but the forecast is saying it's cloudy by me but clearer up Essex way, so was thinking of making a trip. Really feel like doing some astro

Chris

[Simms]

Ugley is OK, but you do need permission at the site I found - but that was a few years ago and havent been back that often.. If you are coming from SW London surely you would be better placed to get down towards Salisbury or somthing? Its maybe a little bit further but you wouldnt have to deal with the nightmarish Friday night M25, then drive around looking for a good spot to park up. Or even head South towards the New Forest?

[Stu]

Can't really comment on that side of London, but for other weekends nearer you, there is a Surrey group on SGL who observe near Dorking. Guildford AS observe at Albury Heath and Newlands Corner and A4E in that area too.

As mentioned, the New Forest is probably closest for proper dark skies.

Stu

[zicklurky]

Ahhh Ok, yeah you have a very good point re traffic.

Normally I would rather head south, but it looks like the clouds are rolling in from the south, if the Met is right.

I've hired a car for the weekend, so hopefully 1 night will be nice down my side

Thanks!

[OneEyedSam]

Im sure there are suitable sites closer to home...doesnt look too good for tonight anyway

[OneEyedSam]

we use a site up in hatfield forest, its pretty reasonable and convenient.

[nytecam]

Haha yes it is

I'm SW, near Wimbledon, but the forecast is saying it's cloudy by me but clearer up Essex way, so was thinking of making a trip. Really feel like doing some astro

Chris

Ewell AS used to use Headley Heath near Leatherhead but have moved to Ranmoor Common above Dorking outside the M25 - good site for modest travel time. Good luck:-)

[jnc71106]

You'd be more than welcome to join us Saturday night http://newforeststargazers.co.uk/index.php?sid=b4e5a8b507e807ea570aa04c4d0fbaa9 but the weather looks a little iffy right now but there's always hope. We have a member from your neck of the woods that travels down as the skies really are worth it

[zicklurky]

Thanks so much everyone! I love this community :-)

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