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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.
Technical sheet
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Last update:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 20.74 km -
Calculated time: 6h 05 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 63 m -
Vertical drop: - 71 m -
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Highest point: 123 m -
Lowest point: 58 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
Horton-cum-Studley -
Start/End: N 51.804753° / W 1.139607° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Description
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 72 m
- 1 : km 16.7 - alt. 67 m - Start of uphill section - Hill
- S/E : km 20.74 - alt. 71 m
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