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Overview

10am from the Discovery Centre to walk via Skipper Wood and over the Hill of Ascog and return to Rothesay. Mostly good tracks and some road walking. Bring a snack and drink.

Saturday, 3 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 08738 64774
Nearest postcode:
PA20 0AH
what3words:
mattress.backswing.overlaps
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet 10am at the Discovery Centre, Rothesay

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