View of the Sea from Ballard Down
View of the Sea from Ballard Down
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View of the Sea from Ballard Down
Mountain biking
4.9
(149)
Gravel riding
5.0
(3)
Cycling
5.0
(1)
Hiking
5.0
(1)
Road cycling
5.0
(1)
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Distance 997 m
Downhill 30 m
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