Cliff Walk at Culzean
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Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.69 mi -
Average duration: 1h 20 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 157 ft -
Descent: - 157 ft -
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Highest point: 161 ft -
Lowest point: 56 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
South Ayrshire -
Start/End: N 55.352629° / W 4.787514° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 125 ft
- S/E : mi 2.69 - alt. 125 ft
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