Southannan Waterfall, Fairlie
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 1.61 km
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Calculated time: 0h 35
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Difficulty: Easy
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 44 m
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Vertical drop: - 48 m
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Highest point: 60 m
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Lowest point: 9 m
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District: North Ayshire
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Start/End: N 55.752034° / W 4.85347°
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 16 m
- S/E : km 1.61 - alt. 17 m
Useful Information
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