Dundonald to Loans Circular via Smuggler's Trail
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Details
Creation:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.54 mi -
Average duration: 3h 00 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 554 ft -
Descent: - 551 ft -
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Highest point: 420 ft -
Lowest point: 75 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
South Ayrshire -
Start/End: N 55.577747° / W 4.59636° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 128 ft - 55.577747,-4.596360
- S/E : mi 5.54 - alt. 128 ft - 55.577692,-4.596285
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