Rothiemurchus: top romantic stargazing location for a post-lockdown trip
The strath's 'honeypot' location of Rothiemurchus is officially among the sweetest for romantic couples intent on a bit of happy Valentine's Day stargazing.
The area has been rated one of the most popular stargazing spots in the UK by leading Motorhome and campervan rental platform Camptoo.
The company has studied the amount of peak star visibility hours to provide the ultimate romantic list for couples to check out post-lockdown.
While top place goes to Catbells Lakeland Walk in the Lake District, rated as the most popular walk for loved-up duos on TripAdvisor the Aviemore estate is 'clearly' one of the best places for astronomers who like working in pairs, as it were.
"Located in the heart of Scotland’s largest and wonderfully preserved national park, Cairngorms, Rothiemurchus is truly one of the most unique places to visit in the UK," say Camptoo.
"One of the many attractions is a 13th-century island castle, which is still standing strong in the middle of Loch an Eilean.
"Rothiemurchus also boasts the most time for stargazing of all of our selections, with 89 peak minutes available to witness the astronomical beauty on February 14 - and that will only increase post-lockdown."
Other favourite spots on the list are:
South Stack Lighthouse - Llanddwyn Island
The Cobb - Lyme Regis
Palladian Bridge - Bath
Bracklinn Falls - Loch Lomond
Cader Idris - Snowdonia
Rhinefield Ornamental Drive - New Forest
Camptoo offers the UK’s largest peer-to-peer motorhome and campervan rental selection direct from vehicle owners in the UK, with plenty of selection for people planning a late Valentine's getaway, within national lockdown restrictions, and pursuing the UK’s amazing landscapes and natural environment.
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