Fullarton Woods, Troon
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Details
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Last update:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 1.48 mi -
Duration calculated by the app: 51min -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 66 ft -
Descent: - 66 ft -
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Highest point: 121 ft -
Lowest point: 43 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
South Ayrshire -
Start/End: N 55.537507° / W 4.62378° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 75 ft
- 1 : mi 0.35 - alt. 62 ft - Left to cross bridge
- 2 : mi 0.53 - alt. 46 ft - At the corner go left onto minor path
- 3 : mi 0.59 - alt. 43 ft - Right at footbridge
- 4 : mi 0.82 - alt. 69 ft - Small hill
- 5 : mi 1.23 - alt. 112 ft - Turn right at gate onto road
- S/E : mi 1.48 - alt. 79 ft
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