Dams to Darnley Country Park
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 6.61 km
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Calculated time: 2h 05
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Difficulty: Easy
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 72 m
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Vertical drop: - 72 m
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Highest point: 103 m
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Lowest point: 30 m
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District: Glasgow
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Start/End: N 55.80682° / W 4.348653°
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 31 m
- S/E : km 6.61 - alt. 31 m
Useful Information
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