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Cornwall Walks
Full Moon at the Holed Stones
24th November · Meet 2.30pm
Join us for a special late-autumn walk through the ancient landscape around Tregeseal and Carn Kenidjack, timed to experience both the setting sun and the rising Full Moon.
We’ll walk out across the moorland, visiting the mysterious Tregeseal Stone Circle, the atmospheric Carn Kenidjack, and the ancient Boslow Inscribed Stone. Along the way we’ll explore the stories, folklore and archaeology woven into this remarkable landscape.
As daylight fades, we’ll make our way to the Holed Stones, a beautiful and evocative place from which to watch the Full Moon rise. With the sunset behind us and moonrise ahead, this is a chance to experience these ancient stones as they have been experienced for generations — beneath an open Cornish sky.
Expect a magical evening of ancient monuments, sunset and moonlight.
Meet: 2.30pm
Date: 24th November
Walk: Tregeseal Stone Circle · Carn Kenidjack · Boslow Inscribed Stone · Holed Stones
Highlight: Sunset and Full Moon rising over the ancient landscape
1 walk or person £10 or 2 walks or people £15
or through Ticket Tailor https://buytickets.at/archaeoastronomycornwall/2441400
- 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!!
Winter Solstice walk at Chun
Sun 20th Dec 2.00 – 4.30
We’re heading up to see the wonderfully winter-solstice-aligned Chûn Quoit, where you can see the setting sun over Carn Kenidjack.
We’ll meet at 2 pm for a Sunday stroll via Boswens Menhir to the Quoit, taking in this beautiful ancient landscape as we approach the winter solstice.
Come prepared for some mud
- 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!!
Large layby on the North road opposite the Trewellard turning 1/4 mile south of Pendeen. (lat and long for Google Maps 50.142891, -5.649608)
1 walk or person £10 or 2 walks or people £15
or buy tickets through https://www.tickettailor.com/events/archaeoastronomycornwall/2489732
Dartmoor Walk in the Wild – Spring 2027
Our walk-in-the-wild events for 2026 and 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 spring.
We are locating ourselves at Fox Tor 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.
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, sauna then gather at the bunkhouse for a shared meal and storytelling.
🌟 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 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? 🌿✨
Price £210 for 2 nights and 3 days of expert-led walks, sauna and the first night’s meal.
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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