Stargazing Photography Workshop

On this Photo Walk you will be introduced to astrophotography and night time landscape photography practices. Master camera settings and composition under the shadow of Malham Cove, one of the most iconic sites in the National Park. This session is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Dark Skies Festival 2026.

Please note that this Photo Walk will take place on the most favourable date weather-wise out of 27th, 28th February or 1st March. All participants must be available to attend on all three dates. Notification on the finalised date will be issued up to 48 hours before the event.

Workshop Overview:

• 19:00 – 19:45 – Group tuition

• 19:45 – 20:45 – Practical photography & 1to1 tuition

• 20:45 – 21:00 – Session summary & return to meeting point

Workshop Duration: 2 hours

Meeting Point: Entrance to The Buck Inn, Cove Road, Malham, Skipton, BD23 4DA. ///crop.tangent.seabirds | 54.061147, -2.152964

Car Parking: On street (Cove Road) Free

Public Transport: Bus stop at the meeting point (buses from Skipton)

Walk Distance: Approx 1.5 miles

Access & Terrain: Paths are made from a combination of tarmac and crushed stone. On the crushed stone track puddles can form after wet weather. There are some kissing gates and small cattle grids on the path. Please note it will be dark so please come prepared with a torch/head torch to aid navigation.

Nearest Facilities: Adjacent to The Buck Inn (at meeting point)

What to bring:

• A camera that can be set manually

• A wide angle lens (e.g. 24 – 70mm on full frame)

• Sturdy walking boots

• Waterproofs (just in case!)

• Torch/head torch

Lesson notes from the session will be sent out to all registered participants on completion of the workshop.