Norman Lockyer Observatory
Norman Lockyer Observatory
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Norman Lockyer Observatory
Road cycling
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Cycling
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Gravel riding
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January 7, 2023
Cycling
After his retirement to Sidmouth, Lockyer obtained support in 1912 for the building of the Hill Observatory, renamed the Norman Lockyer Observatory following his death in 1920.
March 10, 2019
Road cycling
June 29, 2022
Road cycling
The Observatory was originally called the Hill Observatory but was renamed after Lockyer's death in 1920. He discovered Helium in the Sun's corona in 1868 and gained support for the building of this observatory after his retirement in 1912.
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Best routes near Norman Lockyer Observatory
5.0
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32
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49.2km
02:47
800m
800m
35
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49.6km
02:39
890m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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25
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44.8km
02:23
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Elevation 170 m
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Location: Sidmouth, East Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom