Shanks Pony Trail: shorter version
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Details
Creation:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.05 mi -
Average duration: 1h 30 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 69 ft -
Descent: - 72 ft -
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Highest point: 230 ft -
Lowest point: 141 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
East Ayrshire -
Start/End: N 55.618187° / W 4.509195° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 177 ft
- S/E : mi 3.05 - alt. 177 ft
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