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Tarbrax, Woolfords, Cobbinshaw Hill circuit

Summary

A walk taking in some of the remains of the shale mining and oil refining industry. Not the most scenic of walks, but quite interesting. Likely to be be boggy in places, even in dry weather.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.6 miles (12.3 km)
Walking time:
03h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Tarbrax village, South Lanarkshire

lat: 55.7810463

lon: -3.5525434

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