Some of The Best Places in Powys to Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse

On Wednesday 12 August, look to the skies as the Moon passes in front of the Sun, creating a spectacular partial solar eclipse visible across Wales.

With its wide-open landscapes, ancient mountains and internationally recognised dark skies, Powys is one of the finest places in Britain to experience this rare celestial event.

Whether you're hoping to witness the eclipse from a mountain summit, beside a tranquil lake or overlooking rolling countryside, here are some of the best places to look up.

 Offa's Country

Bordering England, Offa's Country is home to sweeping hilltops, historic landscapes and far-reaching views across the Welsh Marches.

Recommended eclipse viewpoints

• Burfa Hill, Knighton

• Offa's Dyke Path (Knighton section)

• Kerry Ridgeway

• Beacon Ring Hillfort, Beguildy

• Montgomery Castle

• Long Mountain, Welshpool

These elevated locations provide uninterrupted views of the sky, making them ideal places to experience the changing light during the eclipse.

 Cambrian Mountains

Known as the Green Desert of Wales, the Cambrian Mountains are famous for their vast open landscapes, peaceful surroundings and exceptional dark skies.

Recommended eclipse viewpoints

• Craig Goch Dam, Elan Valley

• Claerwen Dam

• Garreg Ddu Reservoir

• Pumlumon (Powys approach)

• Hafren Forest (near the Source of the Severn)

• Llyn Clywedog Viewpoint

• Devil's Staircase

These dramatic upland locations offer some of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Mid Wales.

 Lake Vyrnwy & the Berwyn Mountains

Where tranquil waters meet rugged mountains, this destination offers some of the most atmospheric scenery in Powys.

Recommended eclipse viewpoints

• Lake Vyrnwy Dam

• Llanwddyn Lakeside

• Rhiwargor Waterfall Viewpoint

• Lake Vyrnwy Sculpture Park

• Cadair Berwyn (Powys side)

• Moel Sych

• Pistyll Rhaeadr Viewpoint

Watch the landscape transform as the eclipse casts changing light across one of Wales' most beautiful lakes.

 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

The mountains of southern Powys offer unforgettable panoramic views, making them a spectacular place to experience the eclipse.

Recommended eclipse viewpoints

• Pen y Fan

• Corn Du

• Fan y Big

• Waun Fach

• Usk Reservoir

• Garth Viewpoint (Epynt Way)

• Llywel Viewpoint

From mountain summits to peaceful reservoirs, there are plenty of places to enjoy this rare event surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

 Dyfi Biosphere (Powys)

The Powys section of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere is a landscape of ancient woodland, upland moorland and expansive valleys, offering peaceful places to enjoy the eclipse away from busy towns.

Recommended eclipse viewpoints

• Foel Fadian

• Foel Friog Viewpoint, Dyfi Forest

• Tan y Coed Viewpoint, Dyfi Forest

• Ceunant Dylife

• The hills above Dinas Mawddwy

• The uplands around Cemmaes

These quiet viewpoints combine panoramic landscapes with some of the darkest skies in Wales, making them ideal for enjoying one of nature's greatest spectacles.

☀️ Eclipse Safety

Watching a solar eclipse is an unforgettable experience, but it's important to do so safely.

• Always wear certified solar eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) when looking at the Sun.

• Never look directly at the Sun through binoculars, telescopes or cameras unless they are fitted with approved solar filters.

• Arrive early to enjoy the changing light and check the weather forecast before travelling.

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