Timeline
16:45
Apex Park - Ashford Garden Club
Walk to Apex Park - Ashford Garden Club and find a spot with a view toward the west. The park is a quiet place to wait for the light to change. Note that it is a 58-minute walk from the Three Mile rest area, so plan your arrival carefully.
17:05
Apex Park - Ashford Garden Club
Watch the golden light begin at 17:05. The sun is setting toward the west, casting a warm glow over the landscape. Stay for about 20 minutes to enjoy the transition.
17:30
Apex Park - Ashford Garden Club
Leave the park as the light fades. It is now dark, so take care on the walk back toward the town center.
17:35
Arrive at the Ashford Memorial Bowling Club for dinner. They serve pizza on Thursdays, but the regular menu is available every day. Reservations are essential, so call ahead if you have not already done so.
18:05
Stay at the Ashford Memorial Bowling Club for a drink. It is the same building as the restaurant, just a short walk inside. The club is open until 21:00 on Thursdays.
Local tip
The walk from the Three Mile rest area is long, so consider driving if you have a car. If you are walking, ensure you have enough time to reach the park before the golden light starts. The bowling club requires reservations, so do not show up without booking.
Check before you go
- The Ashford Memorial Bowling Club requires reservations. Call to book your table.
- Opening hours for the club on Thursday: 14:00-21:00. Make sure you arrive before 21:00.
Worth knowing
- Ashford Memorial Bowling Club is open at 18:05 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ashford (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).