Meltham To Marsden Via Pennine Way
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.17 mi -
Average duration: 4h 05 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 928 ft -
Descent: - 873 ft -
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Highest point: 1,519 ft -
Lowest point: 591 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Area: Peak District -
City:
Meltham -
Start: N 53.592077° / W 1.850177° -
End: N 53.603195° / W 1.930815° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 597 ft
- E : mi 7.17 - alt. 653 ft
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+676 ft
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Dog Friendly.
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+1,168 ft
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+1,086 ft
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+1,414 ft
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