Walk: Sunset at Shoveldown – Astronomy and Ancient Stones with archeoastronomer Carolyn Kennett and guide Paul Rendell
Sunday 3rd May, 19:15 – 21:30, Batsworthy Corner
Come join us to experience the enigmatic stone rows and menhir of Shovel Down under the dying light, for tall tales and sky chat at this incredible time of year, which sees the return of the Pleiades and other objects heralding the summer months. We’ll aim to arrive at the stone around 8:20 pm, just in time for sunset at 8:40 pm, before embarking on a gentle, low-light procession back to our vehicles.
Carolyn Kennett, is an archaeoastronomer with a passion for exploring the connections between ancient peoples, the landscape, and the skies, will lead this special walk. Learn about the possible celestial alignments and the role these monuments may have played in rituals and timekeeping for our Neolithic ancestors, as the setting sun illuminates this extraordinary site.
Paul Rendell, known fondly as ‘Dartmoor Paul’ is a local historian, author, editor of the Dartmoor News and walk leader who has been walking on the moor for over 50 years. His knowledge of Dartmoor is second to none.
TICKETS: £16.50 BOOK HERE: KEY INFORMATION BELOW
Photo: Paul Rendell and Carolyn Kennett
Meeting Place: Batworthy Corner, Chagford SX662867 Large parking area off the road leading to Batworthy.
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Time: 19:15
Length: approximately 2.5 miles
Terrain: rough ground, some pathways and open moor.
Suitable for all ages (under 16s free)
Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome, due to livestock
Tickets are non-transferable
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time, the walk will start promptly at 19.15 pm