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Merrick (Adventure walk)

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Overview

From Bruces Stone car park to the Fell of Eschoncan, Bennan, Benyellary and on to the Merrick. Return by the Rig of Loch Enoch to Buchan Hill. Steep ascents/descents and mainly paths with some rough ground.

Saturday, 10 August 2024
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
1097.3m / 3600ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 77  Ex 317

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NX 41500 80401
Nearest postcode:
N/A
Start time:
9:30 am

Bruces Stone car park

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.42 per month
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