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    Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water and Forest Park International Dark Sky

    England, United Kingdom55.3200°, -2.3400°Peak altitude 6°12.2h peak darkness

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2013

    Recognized by

    I DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    148,200 ha

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