Star Gazing near our Hostels in the Cambrian Mountains, Wales, UK

In 2015 both Dolgoch and Ty’n Cornel were awarded Dark Sky status due to the quality of their dark skies. A Dark Sky preserve is an area that is free of artificial light pollution

Entries in our Visitors Book in Dologoch include entries by visitors who have observed the Milky Way, Venus and Jupiter, the Perseus meteorite shower, the Plough and the Great Bear as well as the huge number of stars visible in this area away from light pollution. One visitor commented that this has to be one of the best Dark Sky sites in the country; his visit was made memorable by seeing Orion rising over the mountain.

We welcome both amateur and professional astronomers to come to our hostels to observe the glory of the starlit heavens. It’s an experience that the whole family can enjoy too.

Dolgoch

20 beds in 3 rooms of 4, 6, 10 bunk-beds

Ty'n Cornel

16 beds in 2 rooms of 8 bunk-beds, also a shepherd's hut

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Dolgoch & Tyncornel Hostels, Mid Wales - Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust

Things to do near our Hostels in the Cambrian Mountains, Wales

Serious hikers, ramblers, cyclists, nature lovers, star gazers, bird watchers, artists, photographers and lovers of peace and quiet will all find something here.

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"I camped at the hostel hoping to 'get away from it all' for a couple of nights and boy did I ever!! It was an amazing experience - views outstanding!! The directions were clear on how to get there so due to my 'no service' I was able to arrive safely and find my way home!! The hostel had everything I needed - toilets, showers, heating etc. I will definitely be going back!"