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Bargany Gardens, near Girvan
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.48 mi -
Average duration: 1h 10 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 59 ft -
Descent: - 49 ft -
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Highest point: 187 ft -
Lowest point: 125 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
South Ayrshire -
Start/End: N 55.262483° / W 4.76874° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 174 ft
- S/E : mi 2.48 - alt. 184 ft
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