The Otmoor Challenge
The full walkers route, as mapped from GPS in 2015. For runners there are minor variations at the very start and end. The Otmoor Challenge AT Half Marathon run is held each year at the start of June. The route is opened up to walkers earlier in the day, who are usually finished before the runners set out.
Details
Creation:
Last update:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 12.89 mi -
Average duration: 6h 05 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 207 ft -
Descent: - 233 ft -
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Highest point: 404 ft -
Lowest point: 190 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
Horton-cum-Studley -
Start/End: N 51.804753° / W 1.139607° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 236 ft
- 1 : mi 10.38 - alt. 220 ft - Start of uphill section - Hill
- S/E : mi 12.89 - alt. 233 ft
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