Ogbourne Loop From Barbury
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 17.26 km
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Average duration: 5h 40
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 255 m
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Vertical drop: - 258 m
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Highest point: 268 m
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Lowest point: 130 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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District: Wroughton
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Start/End: N 51.482973° / W 1.775333°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 268 m
- S/E : km 17.26 - alt. 268 m
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Ogbourne St George to Avebury, The Ridgeway the Other Way
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