Strathclyde Loch Loop
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Details
Creation:
Last update:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.73 mi -
Average duration: 1h 45 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 66 ft -
Descent: - 69 ft -
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Highest point: 108 ft -
Lowest point: 59 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
South Lanarkshire -
Start/End: N 55.788089° / W 4.027941° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 69 ft - South car park - Strathclyde Country Park
- 1 : mi 1.13 - alt. 79 ft - Continue ahead into trees
- 2 : mi 2.13 - alt. 89 ft - Turn right towards Roman Bathhouse ruins
- S/E : mi 3.73 - alt. 69 ft - South car park - Strathclyde Country Park
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