Ballantrae Smugglers Trail - Knockdolian Hill Circular
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Technical sheet
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Last update:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 11.52 km -
Duration via the app: 5h 23 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 252 m -
Vertical drop: - 252 m -
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Highest point: 257 m -
Lowest point: 1 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
South Ayrshire -
Start/End: N 55.103949° / W 5.00474° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m
- S/E : km 11.52 - alt. 5 m
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