Barony Hill & the Quarry
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 11.00 km
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Calculated time: 4h 10
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Difficulty: Moderate
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 355 m
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Vertical drop: - 347 m
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Highest point: 314 m
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Lowest point: 177 m
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District: South Ayrshire
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Start/End: N 55.292818° / W 4.626055°
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 212 m
- S/E : km 11 - alt. 212 m
Useful Information
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