Newmilns to Darvel via Lanfine Estate
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 6.86 km
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Calculated time: 2h 10
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Difficulty: Easy
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 86 m
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Vertical drop: - 86 m
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Highest point: 155 m
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Lowest point: 69 m
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District: East Ayrshire
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Start/End: N 55.606675° / W 4.327476°
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 69 m
- S/E : km 6.86 - alt. 69 m
Useful Information
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Departure from East Ayrshire
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