Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass
Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass
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Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass
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Distance 4.30 km
Uphill 10 m
Downhill 280 m
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