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Bockle Wood, Annbank
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 2.56 km
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Calculated time: 0h 50
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Difficulty: Easy
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 40 m
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Vertical drop: - 40 m
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Highest point: 70 m
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Lowest point: 30 m
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District: South Ayrshire
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Start/End: N 55.477557° / W 4.52069°
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Description
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 70 m
- S/E : km 2.56 - alt. 70 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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Ayrshire Smuggler's Trail
Departure from South Ayrshire
Follow this ancient route between Dundonald and Troon, used in the 18th century to smuggle illegal goods inland! It covers a varied terrain including woodland paths, tarmac roads, grass and sand. You will pass a quiet reservoir, walk through Fullarton Woods then across Royal Troon Golf Course, finishing it off with a stroll along Troon’s sandy Beach.
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Departure from South Ayrshire
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