Can you do Cornwall without the crowds?

Simon Calder’s Travel Week ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     [The Independent](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0QvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvP2xpZD0xMW9yMDcxaXRsYnVXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~) Sunday, April 7, 2024   ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0Q1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsP2xpZD0yNW0weHRnanM0eDJXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~ ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0Q1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsP2xpZD01aXFqZmNnd2tuYzZXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~ There’s a reason that[Cornwall](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RJaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvY29ybndhbGw_bGlkPXdrcTMwNjFtdWVweVcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~) draws hordes of visitors every summer. With its [breathtaking beaches](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL3VrLWJlYWNoZXMtbG9vay1saWtlLWFicm9hZC1iMjMyMjc5Mi5odG1sP2xpZD16cHoydnV1b2s5azFXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~), picture-perfect villages and [rolling countryside](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0SEaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvY29ybndhbGwvYmVzdC1jb3Jud2FsbC13YWxrcy1jb2FzdC1jb3VudHJ5c2lkZS1yb3V0ZXMtYjI1MDQ5MDMuaHRtbD9saWQ9bmk4Zm1zdGg5NXllVwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj), this corner of the UK can be the perfect spot for a staycation. But jostling shoulder-to-shoulder with holidaymakers in Padstow, dodging beachgoers on Fistral or spending hours in traffic on the A30 can ruin the idyll somewhat. ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL3VrLWJlYWNoZXMtbG9vay1saWtlLWFicm9hZC1iMjMyMjc5Mi5odG1sP2xpZD0wOWQ5bjFhb2lvODdXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~ [Kynance Cove's white sands and turquoise waters attract thousands of visitors a year](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL3VrLWJlYWNoZXMtbG9vay1saWtlLWFicm9hZC1iMjMyMjc5Mi5odG1sP2xpZD1oaGV6MzgyM2FuZTNXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~)~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0R8aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3dpbnRlci1zdW4taG9saWRheXMvYmVzdC13aW50ZXItc3VuLWhvbGlkYXlzLW1lZGl1bS1oYXVsLWIyNDE3OTg5Lmh0bWw_bGlkPTdhZWFzbndnbXNmYVcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~ One solution is to visit out of season ([Cornwall is still gorgeous in the rain](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0SCaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvY29ybndhbGwvYmVzdC1pbmRvb3ItYWN0aXZpdGllcy1jb3Jud2FsbC1yYWlueS1kYXlzLWIyNDE1Nzc1Lmh0bWw_bGlkPXltNWJna2kyY3lod1cFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~)), but if you’re keen to head to this part of the world in spring or summer it’s worth doing your research. So this week Independent Travel is helping you find those [secret spots in Cornwall](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0R5aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvY29ybndhbGwvYmVzdC1wbGFjZXMtY29ybndhbGwtYXZvaWQtY3Jvd2RzLWIyNTIxOTI0Lmh0bWw_bGlkPXE0NWJvMm5xZGpvdVcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~)where you can escape the holiday crowds and find some peace and serenity – as well bringing you some inspiration for other [staycation destinations](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0R0aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvZW5nbGFuZC1ob2xpZGF5cy1zdGF5Y2F0aW9uLWJyZWFrcy11ay1iMjQ4NDYwNi5odG1sP2xpZD0zM2l6anhzYmY3dTFXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~) where you can get away from it all. [Enjoy 6 months of Independent Premium for just £66 £6](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0Q4aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvc3Vic2NyaWJlP2xpZD03enNtNmI0aGJjMzBXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~) ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0SGaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2Nvcm53YWxsLXMtc2FpbnRzLXdheS1nby1iZXlvbmQtdGhlLWJlYWNoLW9uLXRoaXMtd2Fsa2luZy1yb3V0ZS0xMDQ3NjI0Mi5odG1sP2xpZD14djZ1eDdkdG1meW9XBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~ Saints alive Cornwall's spiritual superhighway links Fowey on the south coast with Padstow to the north: the Saints' Way. This 30-mile hike takes you away from the crowds and into the heart of the county, with highlights such as Helman Tor. [SAINTS' WAY GUIDE](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0SGaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2Nvcm53YWxsLXMtc2FpbnRzLXdheS1nby1iZXlvbmQtdGhlLWJlYWNoLW9uLXRoaXMtd2Fsa2luZy1yb3V0ZS0xMDQ3NjI0Mi5odG1sP2xpZD1sOGU3Z3BzZWR3dGhXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~) ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0ScaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL25ld3MtYW5kLWFkdmljZS9zaW1vbi1jYWxkZXItc2V2ZW4tYWR2ZW50dXJlcy1kYXlzLXNlcmllcy1yaXZlci1mb3dleS1jb3Jud2FsbC11ay10cmF2ZWwtYTkwNjQ3MTYuaHRtbD9saWQ9bHJjaDlpMW50cDN0VwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj Peak performance Few tourists choose to reach the summit of Cornwall: Brown Willy. The peak (1,378 feet) reveals the embroidery of the shoreline and the dazzle of the Atlantic. Start a trek at the historic Jamaica Inn. [SUMMIT TO SEA](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0ScaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL25ld3MtYW5kLWFkdmljZS9zaW1vbi1jYWxkZXItc2V2ZW4tYWR2ZW50dXJlcy1kYXlzLXNlcmllcy1yaXZlci1mb3dleS1jb3Jud2FsbC11ay10cmF2ZWwtYTkwNjQ3MTYuaHRtbD9saWQ9enVta25oa2hyYTdrVwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj)   ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci9vZmZlcnMvc2hlcGhlcmRzLWh1dC1wYWRzdG93LXJpY2stc3RlaW4_bGlkPXdhNjhlOHlnZ2Q4NFcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~ [Foodie break at Rick Stein’s Cornish pub](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci9vZmZlcnMvc2hlcGhlcmRzLWh1dC1wYWRzdG93LXJpY2stc3RlaW4_bGlkPTdhaW11am54ZzVnY1cFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~) Stay in a Shepherd's hut from £280pp for two nights, with beautiful coastline on your doorstep. [Learn more](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci9vZmZlcnMvc2hlcGhlcmRzLWh1dC1wYWRzdG93LXJpY2stc3RlaW4_bGlkPW15ZmplMnVnZWtoeFcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~) ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci9vZmZlcnMvY2xpdmVkZW4taG91c2Utb2ZmZXI_bGlkPXhkNm5ubnNhM3U0NFcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~ [Immerse yourself in history at Cliveden House](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci9vZmZlcnMvY2xpdmVkZW4taG91c2Utb2ZmZXI_bGlkPWo3YXZiMm5taTk5cVcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~)~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RgaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci90b3Vycy9hem9yZXMtaXNsYW5kcz9saWQ9NTEzcjY1emNueWliVwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RgaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci90b3Vycy9hem9yZXMtaXNsYW5kcz9saWQ9cHUxMjM2ZHh2bTM1VwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RgaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci90b3Vycy9hem9yZXMtaXNsYW5kcz9saWQ9bjJ3NjRwZ2ZsamMxVwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RgaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci90b3Vycy9hem9yZXMtaXNsYW5kcz9saWQ9dGVic3lwY2ZnOWw1VwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj The deal includes a three-course dinner and £100 credit towards spa treatments. [Book here](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci9vZmZlcnMvY2xpdmVkZW4taG91c2Utb2ZmZXI_bGlkPXliNHB6ZmQ3ZHd6YlcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~) ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci9vZmZlcnMvY2FyZXlzLW1hbm9yLW9mZmVyP2xpZD02eDJkNThob3dyeWJXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~ [Reconnect with nature at this New Forest spa](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci9vZmZlcnMvY2FyZXlzLW1hbm9yLW9mZmVyP2xpZD1jN2NyamoybWlpdm9XBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~) Find relaxation and restoration at Careys Manor deep in the heart of the countryside. [Find the deal here](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL2luZGVwZW5kZW50LXRyYXZlbGxlci9vZmZlcnMvY2FyZXlzLW1hbm9yLW9mZmVyP2xpZD12Z2t5MHk2ZXg4d3RXBXNwY2V1QgpmBaVTEmasEXBNUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAyM~) ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0R5aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvY29ybndhbGwvYmVzdC1wbGFjZXMtY29ybndhbGwtYXZvaWQtY3Jvd2RzLWIyNTIxOTI0Lmh0bWw_bGlkPWduZGdtYmxtbnR5MFcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~ Spotlight on Crowd-free Cornwall Venture away from the tourist trail and it's possible to find seclusion in this popular UK holiday destination – [here are some of our favourite spots](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0R5aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvY29ybndhbGwvYmVzdC1wbGFjZXMtY29ybndhbGwtYXZvaWQtY3Jvd2RzLWIyNTIxOTI0Lmh0bWw_bGlkPTdoY3doZnVqMGplaVcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~). [EXPLORE NOW](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0R5aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvY29ybndhbGwvYmVzdC1wbGFjZXMtY29ybndhbGwtYXZvaWQtY3Jvd2RzLWIyNTIxOTI0Lmh0bWw_bGlkPTd2aWZ2OWFldjhoeFcFc3BjZXVCCmYFpVMSZqwRcE1SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkwQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADIw~~) ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvY29ybndhbGwtZGV2b24tdGFtYXJhLWNvYXN0LXdhbGstYjI0MzI0NTIuaHRtbD9saWQ9ZHhmODllZ2x5eW1nVwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj Inspiration Coast to coast While most visitors head for Cornwall's west coast, our writer journeyed to the the border with Devon and trekked north along a [new walking trail](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvY29ybndhbGwtZGV2b24tdGFtYXJhLWNvYXN0LXdhbGstYjI0MzI0NTIuaHRtbD9saWQ9MXV4ZDdvamxrdnBvVwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj) inland. [READ MORE](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2VuZ2xhbmQvY29ybndhbGwtZGV2b24tdGFtYXJhLWNvYXN0LXdhbGstYjI0MzI0NTIuaHRtbD9saWQ9NWY1dmdpODFpY2JiVwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj) Buzzards keened overhead and the hoot of an owl drifted through the trees, while on the broad flats that stretching from the Tamar’s banks I saw egrets and oystercatchers. Tom Mulvihill Travel writer ~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RmaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2Jlc3Qtc3RhcmdhemluZy1zcG90cy11ay1hYnJvYWQtYjI1MjAyMDIuaHRtbD9saWQ9em1rOGk1ZTd1bWdqVwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj Inspiration Seeing stars Dark Sky Reserves are growing in number in the UK and provide the ideal conditions for stargazing – [here are a few of the best](~/AAAHagA~/RgRn9NilP0RmaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY28udWsvdHJhdmVsL3VrL2Jlc3Qtc3RhcmdhemluZy1zcG90cy11ay1hYnJvYWQtYjI1MjAyMDIuaHRtbD9saWQ9aDNzbWZxaXB2aGl2VwVzcGNldUIKZgWlUxJmrBFwTVIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAMj), including the Yorkshire Dales, South Downs and Cairngorms. 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