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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Knob

Catch the sun dipping below the horizon from the town's highest point.

Best time: sunsetAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 19:05

    Wa-De-Lock Cellar Door

    Grab a local wine or snack at Wa-De-Lock Cellar Door. Their wine garden is a perfect spot to settle in before the walk.

  2. 19:20

    The Knob Lookout

    Walk up to The Knob Lookout. It is a short climb from the town center. Find a comfortable spot on the reserve and wait for the light to change.

  3. 20:35

    The Knob Lookout

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The view from the top offers a clear, unobstructed horizon.

  4. 21:05

    Avon Hotel

    Head down to the Avon Hotel for a post-sunset drink or dinner. The bistro is open until 8:30 PM, giving you time to relax after the climb.

Local tip

The walk up to The Knob Lookout is steep. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a jacket as it gets windy at the top.

Check before you go

  • Wa-De-Lock Cellar Door is open daily until 5:30 PM.
  • The Avon Hotel bistro closes at 8:30 PM.
  • Sunset times vary by season. Check the specific date's sunset time (e.g., 17:45 in April, 20:35 in January) and adjust your start time accordingly.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stratford (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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