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2014.06.21 - Summer Solstice in the Dark Peak - celebrated by a walk starting at 23.30hours on 20th June at Castleton to view the sun rise from Win Hill on the 21st June - leader Susan Rushworth
The walk largely in the dark with the use of torches followed the following route - pre walk drinks at the Castle Inn in Castleton, Winnats Pass, Mam Tor, Back Tor, Lose Hill, Win Hill, Hope, then breakfast at the Castle Inn in Castleton
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| Winnats Pass |
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| head torches lighting the way |
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| Hope Cement Plant |
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| atop Win Hill |
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| waiting for the sun to rise |
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| Ladybower Reservoir & Ashopton Viaduct below |
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| looking at Lose Hill and Back Tor - both on the route followed this night |
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| sunrise |
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| starting to shiver |
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| down from Win Hill |
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| breakfast |
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