Dundonald to Loans Circular via Smuggler's Trail
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 8.92 km
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Calculated time: 3h 00
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Difficulty: Easy
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 169 m
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Vertical drop: - 168 m
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Highest point: 128 m
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Lowest point: 23 m
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District: South Ayrshire
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Start/End: N 55.577747° / W 4.59636°
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 39 m - 55.577747,-4.596360
- S/E : km 8.92 - alt. 39 m - 55.577692,-4.596285
Useful Information
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