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West Island Way
Isle of Bute
30 miles - 4 stages
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Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 32.66 mi -
Average duration: 4 days -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 2,913 ft -
Descent: - 3,061 ft -
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Highest point: 860 ft -
Lowest point: 0 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
North Ayshire -
Start: N 55.751819° / W 5.026999° -
End: N 55.92065° / W 5.158884° -
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Stages of the route
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