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Cornwall Walks

Watching the Buck Moon Rise: Carn Galva & Watch Croft

Tues 28th July 18:45 – 21:30

Join us for an evening walk across the high moorland above West Penwith as we explore some of Cornwall’s most atmospheric ancient landscapes beneath the rising Buck Moon.
We’ll begin by climbing to Watch Croft to visit its ancient cairns and standing stone, taking in the wide views across the moors and coastline. From there, we’ll cross the remains of an abandoned farmstead before making our way up to Carn Galva.
As dusk falls, we’ll gather among Carn Galva’s dramatic granite boulders to watch the Buck Moon rise. The hill is famous for its natural rock formations, balanced stones, and strange anthropomorphic shapes that seem to emerge from the granite in the fading light.
We’ll then descend back to the engine house as darkness settles over the moor.

Meeting point: Carn Galva Engine House

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book here or email me 🙂 £10 per person or £15 per 2 walks or people

Please bring:

• Warm layers (it’s often windy at the top)
• Waterproofs if needed
• Sturdy footwear
• A torch/headlamp for the descent
• Dogs on leads welcome – there is some livestock!!

Lunar Eclipse on the moor: Men and Tol and Nine Maidens

Thursday 28th August | 04:30 – 07:00 – yes, this starts in the night!!

Meeting point: Men-an-Tol parking area

We head out into the darkness of the moor beneath a near-total lunar eclipse, making our way through one of Cornwall’s most ancient and atmospheric landscapes to witness the moon turn a deep blood red.

Join me for a quiet pre-dawn walk across the moor to the ancient stones of Men-an-Tol and the Nine Maidens Stone Circle, where we’ll pause to watch the eclipse reach near totality in the stillness before sunrise.

I’ll bring binoculars so we can follow the changing colours and shadows across the moon as the Earth’s shadow slowly covers it. As the eclipse fades, we’ll stay to watch the first light of dawn spread across the horizon and the moor awaken around us.

This is a moderate walk over uneven moorland terrain in low light, so sturdy footwear, warm layers, and a torch are essential.

1 walk or person £10 or 2 walks or people £15

Dartmoor Walk in the Wild Autumn 2026 dates coming soon.

Our walk-in the wild events for Spring 2026 and both in 2025 were complete sell outs!! We loved spending time with you on the moor and will be heading back out onto the moor to explore all it has to offer this autumn.

We are locating ourselves at Powdermills bunkhouse.

Ready to immerse yourself in the wilderness? Join Dartmoor expert Paul Rendell and me for an exclusive experience packed with breathtaking walks, ancient sites, and stories around the fire.

Our small group will retreat to the remote and rustic accommodation for 2 nights, immersing ourselves in the magic of England’s last wilderness. Here’s what will be in store:

🌟 Day 1: Meet at 10:30 for a scenic 6-mile walk, then gather at the bunkhouse for a shared meal and storytelling by the fire.
🌟 Day 2: Embark on an 8-mile trek, followed by a cozy pub dinner (self-funded) and, weather permitting, some stargazing under Dartmoor’s vast skies.
🌟 Day 3: After clearing the bunkhouse, enjoy a group breakfast in Princetown (self-funded) and a 5-mile morning walk.

Spaces are limited—don’t miss your chance to connect with nature, share stories, and create memories to last a lifetime. Ready to join us? 🌿✨

If you fancy joining us and want more information, contact me cornwallstargazer@gmail.com

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2024 – An Archaeoastronomy booklet produced as part of the Mary Lockyer project with Mayes Creative – Funded by Heritage Lottery

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I’m Carolyn Kennett and I work in the field of astronomy and archaeoastronomy, with most of my practice being in the far southwest of the UK. I’m lucky because Cornwall has a great astronomical history and a wealth of ancient sites right on my doorstep, there is certainly enough to keep me busy!

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