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SUMMER SOLSTICE – (2) SUNSET AT 8.28PM

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Overview

The Staple Tors, Roos Tor, Cox Tor, hopefully arriving in time for sunset at 8.28pm.  Will study some items of interest along the way, relating to the quarrying industry, rock basins, quarry workers pavement, cairns and a trig point.

Bring a torch as may be dark walking back to car park. Weather on the day will also be an influence on the walk so booking essential.

Walk in association with Dartmoor Preservation Association.

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
6:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Booking with the leader, preferably by email, is essential for this walk as the weather on the day will be an influence on the walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 53117 75139
Nearest postcode:
PL19 9LQ
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Start time:
6:00 pm

Pork Hill Car Park

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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