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Nightscapes, Landscapes and Dark Skies - Elan Valley Astrophotography Tour

  • 04th - 07th May, 2027

  • £1,999.00 / £350.00 Deposit

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Our Elan Valley Astrophotography Tour Nightscapes, Landscapes & Dark Skies will take place in May 2027 and will be led by Abby Moule.

There are places where the land falls quiet… and the sky takes over.

Set within the vast, open beauty of the Elan Valley, this tour invites you into one of the UK’s most treasured dark sky environments — a place where water, stone and starlight come together in quiet harmony.  Designated an International Dark Sky Park, the valley offers skies of remarkable clarity, where the Milky Way arches high and reflections lie still beneath it. This is a landscape that rewards patience. Historic dams rise from the reservoirs with quiet strength, leading the eye into the night. The surrounding Cambrian Mountains fall into darkness, allowing the sky to take centre stage. Here, under truly dark skies, astrophotography becomes something more than technique — it becomes an experience.

Places on this tour are limited to 5. 

Nightscapes, Landscapes and Dark Skies - Elan Valley Astrophotography Tour

During our tour, we will explore this unique environment through both daylight and darkness, building a complete understanding of how to plan, capture and process compelling nightscape images.

Daytime sessions are structured yet relaxed, guiding you through the fundamentals of astrophotography — from camera setup and focusing in the dark, to planning compositions and understanding the movement of the night sky.  We will also work through processing techniques, helping you shape your images into finished pieces that reflect what you felt in the moment.

As evening falls, we head into the landscape.  Beginning in the soft light of golden hour, we will develop compositions that carry through into the night — capturing the transition from fading colour to the first appearance of stars.  From there, we will explore a range of techniques including wide-field nightscapes, constellations, star trails and, conditions allowing, the Milky Way core.

Nightscapes, Landscapes and Dark Skies - Elan Valley Astrophotography Tour
Nightscapes, Landscapes and Dark Skies - Elan Valley Astrophotography Tour
Nightscapes, Landscapes and Dark Skies - Elan Valley Astrophotography Tour

With a maximum of five participants, this is an intentionally small and supportive workshop. Whether you are completely new to astrophotography or looking to refine an established workflow, there is space here to develop at your own pace, with guidance tailored to you.

Astrophotography, by its nature, is shaped by conditions beyond our control. Clear skies cannot be guaranteed — but this does not diminish the experience. The Elan Valley offers a wealth of photographic opportunities whatever the weather, and we will adapt creatively. Light painting, long exposure work, atmospheric landscapes and in-depth processing sessions ensure that every moment remains valuable, productive and inspiring.

This tour is designed to run a little differently — shaped around the rhythms of the night sky rather than the clock. We will gradually shift into a nocturnal routine, allowing you to experience astrophotography at its most natural and unhurried. Our days begin later, with breakfast served at 11am following a restful morning, before gathering for focused classroom sessions from 1–4pm. These sessions introduce the fundamentals of astrophotography, building a clear and confident understanding of both capture and processing.
After an early supper at 6pm, we head out to witness the transition from day to night — catching sunset before travelling to our chosen dark sky location. From there, we work beneath the stars, photographing the night as it unfolds. Between approximately 10pm and 2:30am, we will focus on capturing star trails, the wider night sky and the Milky Way, returning to the hotel by 3:30am. This structure creates a fully immersive experience — one that allows you to engage deeply with both the creative and technical aspects of astrophotography, without feeling rushed.

We recommend that you bring the following equipment:

DSLR or mirrorless camera (if you don’t own one, there are a number of providers from which they can be hired)
A wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/2 or f/2.8, covering 14-24mm (full-frame equivalent) would be ideal.  (f/4 is not suitable. If you don’t own such a lens, it can be hired from a number of providers)
Remote shutter release or intervalometer
Sturdy tripod

If you have any questions regarding the suitability of your current kit, please do get in touch.

To get the most from the tour, you should be comfortable walking short distances at night (less than half a mile with a torch), standing for extended periods, and adapting your sleep routine to align with the night.
This is an invitation to step into a different rhythm — to pause, connect, and reveal the night in a new light.

  • Included

    • Accommodation - single occupancy

    • Breakfasts

    • Transport during the tour

    • Tuition from Abby Moule, including guided field sessions and processing & workflow sessions

  • Excluded

    • Travel to hotel

    • Meals not mentioned

    • Insurance

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Tutored by Abby Moule

Abby Moule
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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Easy - Most locations are reached by vehicle or involve only very short walks on level ground. Subjects and viewpoints are typically close to where we stop. No particular level of fitness is required, although participants should be comfortable standing and walking short distances outdoors.

Moderate - These tours involve regular walking, which may include town streets, coastal paths, countryside trails, or uneven natural ground. Distances are generally manageable, but may include occasional longer walks, gentle gradients, or uneven surfaces such as sand, cobbles, or rough tracks. A reasonable level of mobility and comfort walking for extended periods is recommended. Please advise us in advance if you have any concerns about fitness or mobility.

Strenuous - These tours involve more demanding walking conditions, which may include longer distances on foot, steeper ascents and descents, and extended time on uneven or rough terrain. Locations may be remote or off the beaten track, where access requires sustained effort and careful footing.

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