Peak District Solstice Sunrise

Derbyshire 19

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Holy McGrail Dec 18, 2002 12:22:30

Now that I'm a fully badged-up faux-nouveau Northerner (again), can anyone recommend a local place of cosmicness to watch the sun (attempt to) rise on Saturday morning?

Anywhere Peaky is good.

Thanks
H.

elderford Dec 18, 2002 13:38:13

Replying to Holy McGrail

how about thor's cave, at least it'll be a tiny bit less inhospitable than out in the open:

http://www.dabra.com/thorscave.html

http://www.cressbrook.co.uk/hartingt/thors.htm

stubob Dec 18, 2002 15:49:58

Replying to Holy McGrail

Hey up,

I reckon go for Arbor Low if it's as clear as it was this morning it's gonna be chuffin ace .....Barbrook 1 always a good one too. The 9 ladies gets a lot of idiots up there, on Halloween loads of cars got trashed.
nice one

stu

Chris Dec 18, 2002 16:17:39

Replying to Holy McGrail

Nine Stones close is quiet, usually overlooked, and has great views.

Enjoy, wherever you go, I'll probably be in London :-(

RiotGibbon Dec 18, 2002 17:00:41

Replying to Holy McGrail

need somewhere groovy nearby, so we can get to airport soon after

uxbridge ski slope is probably the top contender at the mo, or maybe Tappae's mound ... not sure if the gatehouse will block the view or not

IronMan Dec 18, 2002 17:38:28

Replying to Holy McGrail

I think Arbor Low sounds pretty good... especially if there's a bit of frost on the ground and a totally clear sky. :-)

I'm gonna try and get to either Castlerigg or Long Meg for sunrise, with Ursula, MushroomSi and Mel (MushroomSi's wife), depending on whether we get our act together in time. The rest of the day shall be spent visiting a few other Cumbrian sites and pubs (of course) - Great stuff!

Moon Cat Dec 20, 2002 00:43:26

Replying to Holy McGrail

"Now that I'm a fully badged-up faux-nouveau Northerner (again), "

Whereabouts are you dude, if you dont mind me asking? (Thoughts of shared beer and things come to mind)

MC
Also in the frozen north.