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Bargany Gardens, near Girvan
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 4.00 km
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Calculated time: 1h 10
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Difficulty: Easy
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 18 m
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Vertical drop: - 15 m
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Highest point: 57 m
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Lowest point: 38 m
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District: South Ayrshire
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Start/End: N 55.262483° / W 4.76874°
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Description
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 53 m
- S/E : km 4 - alt. 56 m
Useful Information
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
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