Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 in the West Country

Astronomers recommend elevated locations with unobstructed views to the west.

Bristol

The Downs Sea Walls Viewpoint, Clifton with Bristol astronomers, Victoria Park and Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower.

Wales

Cardiff, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, and Rest Bay Beach, Porthcawl.

Wiltshire

Warminster Town Park with Starquest Astronomy Club, Cley Hill, Avebury Stone Circle and Barbury Castle.

Gloucestershire

Cleeve Hill, near Cheltenham, Robinswood Hill, Gloucester and Chosen Hill.

Somerset

Wells Cathedral Green with the Wells & Mendip Astronomers, Beckford Tower with the Bath Astronomers and Little Solsbury Hill.

Devon

Exmoor National Park, Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth and The Poltimore Inn, North Molton, with the Space Detectives.

South West and Cornwall

Lowery Cross Car Park, Plymouth with Plymouth Astonomical Society, Penzance and Sennen, near Lands End.

Isles of Scilly

St Mary’s Island, from Hugh Town, West facing beaches and Community Observatory, St Martins.