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15:29
Eat wings or grab a salad at Olde Forge Restaurant. It is one of the staple dining locations in Lanesborough, known for its tasty wings and fried food, salad bar, and assortment of beer. The kitchen closes at 22:00 on weekdays and Sundays, so you have plenty of time.
16:29
Walk 14 minutes from the restaurant to Bill Laston Memorial Fields. Find a spot near Seecum Brook where you can wade or just sit by the water. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view if you face that direction.
16:44
Watch the sun set at 16:44. The golden light starts about 16:01, giving you 43 minutes of warm light before the main event. The sky turns toward the WSW.
17:14
Stay at Bill Laston Memorial Fields as the light fades. It is a public park and sports fields. No dogs are allowed, so it remains a quiet space for reflection after the sunset.
Local tip
Olde Forge Restaurant is open from 12:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and Sundays. If you visit on Friday or Saturday, it stays open until 23:00.
Check before you go
- Olde Forge Restaurant hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00.
- Sunset is at 16:44 local time on 15 January.
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