Hoaroak Valley And Exe Head
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 13.04 km
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Average duration: 4h 25
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 254 m
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Vertical drop: - 253 m
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Highest point: 456 m
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Lowest point: 269 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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District: North Devon
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Start/End: N 51.191785° / W 3.776997°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 398 m
- S/E : km 13.04 - alt. 398 m
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