Threipmuir
A longer walk around Threipmuir and Harlaw reservoirs above Edinburgh taking in a higher path above Threipmuir over the moorland.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.26 mi -
Average duration: 2h 50 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 456 ft -
Descent: - 482 ft -
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Highest point: 1,175 ft -
Lowest point: 807 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
Edinburgh -
Start/End: N 55.86067° / W 3.332462° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 866 ft
- S/E : mi 5.26 - alt. 866 ft
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