13 Best UFO Skywatch Locations In The UK
July 14, 2024 1:00 AM ‐ UFOs
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The UK is renowned for its numerous UFO sightings, with enthusiasts regularly gathering in specific locations to scan the skies for unexplained phenomena. Here are the top places in the UK where you can keep an eye out for unidentified flying objects. These locations, with their unique histories and favourable conditions, offer some of the best opportunities in the UK to catch a glimpse of a UFO.
13. Colliford Lake, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
Colliford Lake on Bodmin Moor provides a convenient parking spot beside the lake, offering minimal light pollution and excellent conditions for skywatching.
12. Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor National Park
Wimbleball Lake is known for its beautiful stargazing conditions. The Haddon Hill Car Park offers free parking after 6 pm, making it a convenient spot for setting up telescopes and observing the night sky.
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11. Usk Reservoir, Brecon Beacons, Wales
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The car park at Usk Reservoir is a flat area perfect for setting up telescopes. With minimal light pollution, it offers excellent conditions for skywatching in the Brecon Beacons.
10. Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
Galloway Forest Park is the UK's first Dark Sky Park and the always-open car park at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre provides a convenient location for skywatchers to make the most of the clear views of the night sky in the surrounding area.
9. Clatteringshaws Loch, Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
Clatteringshaws Loch, which also lies within the Galloway Forest Park dark sky ares, offers an accessible car park and serene setting with minimal light pollution, ideal for skywatching.
8. Hawkhope Car Park, Kielder Forest, Northumberland
Part of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, Hawkhope Car Park near Falstone provides a convenient location for skywatchers, with expansive views and low light pollution.
7. Elf Kirk Viewpoint, Kielder Forest, Northumberland
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Also within Kielder Forest, Elf Kirk Viewpoint near the Tower Knowe Visitor Centre offers broad, open views of the sky, perfect for spotting any unusual aerial phenomena.
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6. Knap Hill, Marlborough, Wiltshire
Knap Hill near Marlborough in the Vale of Pewsey offers an excellent skywatching location in Wiltshire. The area's open landscape and minimal light pollution provide perfect conditions for spotting unexplained phenomena. You can park in the free Pewsey Downs Car Park, just off the road from Alton Barnes to Marlborough, and watch the sky from here, or it's just a couple of minutes to walk to the top of Knap Hill for a better view.
5. Hackpen Hill, Winterbourne Bassett, Swindon
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The white horse car park on Hackpen Hill in Wiltshire is a popular spot for skywatchers due to its high elevation and clear views of the night sky, making it ideal for observing potential UFO activity.
4. Cley Hill, Warminster, Wiltshire
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Warminster is a well-known UFO hotspot, having gained notoriety in the 1960s and 1970s for a series of unexplained phenomena known as the "Warminster Thing." Cley Hill draws UFO enthusiasts with its reported sightings. There's a small National Trust car park located just off the A362 near Corsley. From here, it's about a mile's walk to the vantage point at the top of the hill.
3. Starr Hill, Warminster, Wiltshire
Middle Hill is another notable spot in Warminster, that's also known as Starr Hill within the ufology community. There's a small amount of free parking about 300 metres from the top of the hill that provides clear views of the night sky.
2. Cow & Calf Rocks, Ilkley Moor, West Yorkshire
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Ilkley Moor is famous for its rugged beauty and historical UFO sightings, particularly the well-publicized 1987 incident. The Cow and Calf Rocks provide clear, unobstructed views of the sky, making it an excellent spot for skywatching.
1. Cradle Hill, Warminster, Wiltshire
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Cradle Hill is also near the location of the "Warminster Thing," when residents reported hearing strange noises and seeing unusual lights in the sky. The hill offers an elevated position with minimal light pollution, is a popular gathering place for enthusiasts and perfect for observing the night sky.
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