Sunday, 1 March 2015

Best places to view the solar eclipse in Cornwall

We have fond memories of the 1999 eclipse, on the morning of 11th August sat on blankets sipping Champagne and eating strawberries on Pentire Headland. It was grey and cloudy and just minutes before, the clouds parted enough for us to see the total eclipse, then the clouds moved back over, it felt like a miracle. So as we brace ourselves for another eclipse, the biggest since 1999, here are a few suggestions of where to view this rare phenomenon, there's no guarantee you'll see it, but where better to be than at one of the highest landmarks in Cornwall.

The partial eclipse is expected to begin shortly after 8am and lasting up to 90 minutes on Friday 20th March. Sadly we won't be able to get to any of these focal points in time following the school run, but hope to get a glimpse from the top of our field.
 
Brown Willy - Cornwall's highest point, Bolventor
 
Photo: The Guardian
 
Carn Brea, near Redruth.
 
 
The Cheesering, Minions
 

Photo: The Guardian
 
Helman Tor, Lanlivery.
 
 
Kit Hill, near Callington
 
 
Rough Tor, St Breward
 
 
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