29 easy to follow walk route maps of all grades on OS Explorer Map 268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton, Altrincham, Knutsford & Sandbach

Twenty-nine easy-to-follow hand-crafted printable walk route maps that are wholly on or partly on OS Explorer Map 268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton, Altrincham, Knutsford & Sandbach to suit all levels of fitness and ability.

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Twenty-nine easy-to-follow walk route maps of all grades on OS Explorer Map 268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton, Altrincham, Knutsford & Sandbach in Walk Grade Order

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Walk ch101 Shutlingsloe and Wildboarclough from Ridgegate Reservoir

The 'Cheshire Matterhorn' - varied walking with one steep ascent

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,598ft (487m)
Time:	4.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch101 Shutlingsloe and Wildboarclough from Ridgegate Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Ridgegate Reservoir - Leather's Smithy - Trentabank Reservoir - Higher Ridgegate - Macclesfield Forest - Shutlingsloe - Wildboarclough - Higher Nabbs Farm - Oaken Clough - Oakenclough Farm - Pot Lords - The Hanging Gate - The Gritstone Trail - Throstles Nest Farm - Ridgegate Reservoir

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Walk ch103 Hare Hill and Monk's Heath from Alderley Edge

Pleasant Country Walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	1,050ft (320m)
Time:	4.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch103 Hare Hill and Monk's Heath from Alderley Edge pdf

Route Summary:

Alderley Edge - Clock House Farm - Daniel Hill - Daniel Wood - Alder Wood - Hare Hill - Finlow Hill Wood - Clinton Hill - Birtles Hill - Fernhill - Monk's Heath - Yarwoods Farm - Heawood House - Nether Alderley Mill - Nether Alderley - Alderley Edge

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Walk ch104 Croker Hill from The Hanging Gate

Fabulous views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	1,690ft (515m)
Time:	4.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch104 Croker Hill from The Hanging Gate pdf

Route Summary:

The Hanging Gate - Pot Lords - High Lee Farm - Withenshaw - Cessbank Common - Longgutter - Lower Greasley Farm - Greasley Hollow - Mareknowles Farm - The Gritstone Trail - Wincle Minn - Golden Slack - Croker Hill - Sutton Common - Foxbank Farm - Higher Sutton - Lowerhouse Farm - The Hanging Gate

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Walk ch106 New Mills from Hale

Quiet farmland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	453ft (138m)
Time:	3½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch106 New Mills from Hale pdf

Route Summary:

Hale (near Altrincham) - The River Bollin - The Bollin Valley Way - Coppice Farm - Ryecroft Farm - Birkin Farm - Birtles Farm - New Mills - Breach House Farm - Higherhouse Farm - The River Bollin - Ross Mill - Hale.

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Walk ch108 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) and The Macclesfield Canal from Timbersbrook

Huge views followed by a canal towpath

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:	1,208ft (368m)
Time:	4½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch108 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) and The Macclesfield Canal from Timbersbrook pdf

Route Summary:

Timbersbrook - The Gritstone Trail - Pool Bank - The Staffordshire Way - Folly Cottage - Cloud Plantation - The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) - Avona - The Dane Valley Way - River Dane - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Buglawton - Brook House Farm - Pool Bank - Timbersbrook

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Walk ch115 North Rode from Bosley Locks

Lovely stroll down a 12 Canal Lock Staircase

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	341ft (104m)
Time:	2 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch115 North Rode from Bosley Locks pdf

Route Summary:

Bosley Locks - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - River Dane Aquaduct - Railway Viaduct - Crossley Farm - Colleymill Bridge - North Rode - North Rode Manor Fish Pond - Station Wood - Big Dogbottom Wood - Bosley Locks

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Walk ch121 Rostherne from Hoo Green

Quiet country lanes

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.75 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	370ft (110m)
Time:	3 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch121 Rostherne from Hoo Green pdf

Route Summary:

Hoo Green - Hulseheath - Gorse Barn - Millington Brook - Agden Brook - Denfield Hall Farm - Rostherne Brook - Rostherne - Rostherene Mere Nature Reserve - Marsh Farm - Rostherne - Cicely Mill - Bucklow Hill - Hulseheath - Hoo Green

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Walk ch123 Knolls Green and Lindow Moss from Lindow Common, Wilmslow

One of the few lowland heaths in NW England

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	167ft (51m)
Time:	2.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch123 Knolls Green and Lindow Moss from Lindow Common, Wilmslow pdf

Route Summary:

Lindow Common - Wilmslow - Lindow Moss - Morley Green - Rossmere - Saltersley Hall Farm - Mobberley Golf Club - Graveyard Farm - Knolls Green - Paddockhill - Plough and Flail - Racecourse Farm - Lindow Common - Wilmslow.

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Walk ch128 Gawsworth from Oakgrove

Gentle stroll to a historic house

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	66ft (20m)
Time:	1½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch128 Gawsworth from Oakgrove pdf

Route Summary:

Oakgrove - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Gawsworth - Oakgrove

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Walk ch133 Goostrey, The Bongs, Boots Green and Peover Hall from Over Peover

Historic hall and church

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	358ft (109m)
Time:	3.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch133 Goostrey, The Bongs, Boots Green and Peover Hall from Over Peover pdf

Route Summary:

Over Peover - Peover Hall - Great Wood - Peover Eye - Woodend Farm - Blackden Heath - Redlion Brook - Goostrey - The Bongs - Swanwick Hall Farm - Booth Bed Lane - Boots Green - Meadowbank Farm - Long Lane - Peover Hall - Peover Hall Church - Peover Village Hall - Over Peover

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Walk ch134 The River Bollin, Styal Country Park and Quarry Bank Mill from Wilmslow

Lovely riverside path and historic mill

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	499ft (152m)
Time:	2.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch134 The River Bollin, Styal Country Park and Quarry Bank Mill from Wilmslow pdf

Route Summary:

Twinnies Bridge - Wilmslow - Moss Grove Farm - Morely - The River Bollin - Styal Country Park - Giant's Castle Bridge - Oxbrow Bridge - Kingfisher Bridge - Norcliffe Church - Styal Cross - Styal - Quarry Bank Mill - Twinnies Bridge - Wilmslow.

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Walk ch135 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) from Timbersbrook

Stunning views after a gentle climb

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	791ft (241m)
Time:	2.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch135 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) from Timbersbrook pdf

Route Summary:

Timbersbrook - The Gritstone Trail - Pool Bank - The Staffordshire Way - Folly Cottage - Cloud Plantation - The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) - Avona - Cloud Side Farm - Bridgestones Farm - Bridestones Burial Chamber - Timbersbrook

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Walk ch140 Mottram Hall from Mottram St Andrew

Gentle country meanderings

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.75 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	354ft (108m)
Time:	2½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch140 Mottram Hall from Mottram St Andrew pdf

Route Summary:

Mottram St Andrew - River Bollin - Willot Nurseries - Top O' Th' Hill Farm - Mottram Hall Golf Course - Mottram Hall - Woodside Farm - Legh Hall - Hunters Pool - Goose Green Farm - Mottram St Andrew

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Walk ch141 Siddington Heath from Redes Mere

A pleasant stroll through rural farmland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	197ft (60m)
Time:	3 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch141 Siddington Heath from Redes Mere pdf

Route Summary:

Redes Mere - Redes Mere Nature Reserve - Fanshawe - Hills Green Farm - Hazelwall Farm - Henshaw Hall Farm - Heskey Wood - Snape Brook - Moss Wood - Crabtree Moss Farm - Marton Gate Farm - Northwood Farm - Sandbank Farm - Mere Moss Wood - Siddington Heath - Holly Cottage - Blake House Farm - Capesthorne Hall - Redes Mere

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Walk ch145 Mow Cop from Ackers Crossing

Quiet countryside and a castle/folly

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	689ft (215m)
Time:	2.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch145 Mow Cop from Ackers Crossing pdf

Route Summary:

Ackers Crossing - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Scholar Green - Mount Pleasant - Mow Cop (Old Man of Mow) - The Gritstone Trail - The Staffordshire Way - The South Cheshire Way - Quarry Wood - Hanging Wood - Roe Park - Ackers Crossing

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Walk ch148 Gawsworth Hall from North Rode

Gentle countryside and historic church & hall

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	404ft (123m)
Time:	3 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch148 Gawsworth Hall from North Rode pdf

Route Summary:

North Rode - Gawsworth - Oakgrove - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Bosley Locks - Big Dogbottom Wood - Station Wood - North Rode Manor Fish Pond - North Rode

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Walk ch170 Little Moreton Hall and Mow Cop from Ackers Crossing

Quiet countryside and a castle/folly

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	804ft (245m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch170 Little Moreton Hall and Mow Cop from Ackers Crossing pdf

Route Summary:

Ackers Crossing - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Little Moreton Hall - Boarded Barn Farm - Rode Mill - Claphatches - Scholar Green - Mount Pleasant - Mow Cop (Old Man of Mow) - The Gritstone Trail - The Staffordshire Way - The South Cheshire Way - Quarry Wood - Hanging Wood - Roe Park - Ackers Crossing

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Walk ch172 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) and Rushtone Spencer from Timbersbrook

Stunning views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	1,359ft (414m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch172 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) and Rushtone Spencer from Timbersbrook pdf

Route Summary:

Timbersbrook - The Gritstone Trail - Pool Bank - The Staffordshire Way - Folly Cottage - Cloud Plantation - The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) - Avona - The Dane Valley Way - Raven's Clough - Ravensclough Brook - Rushton Spencer - Oulton - Woodhouse Green - Bridgestones Farm - Bridestones Burial Chamber - Timbersbrook

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Walk ch175 The Macclesfield Canal, Bosley Locks and North Rode from Gawsworth

Gentle countryside stroll and historic church and hall

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.25 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	545ft (166m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch175 The Macclesfield Canal, Bosley Locks and North Rode from Gawsworth pdf

Route Summary:

Gawsworth - Oakgrove - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Bosley Locks - River Dane Aquaduct - Railway Viaduct - Crossley Farm - Colleymill Bridge - North Rode - Manor Farm - Beancroft Wood - Rodegreen Farm - Gawsworth

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Walk ch207 Sponds Hill and Lyme Park from Higher Poynton

Superb Cheshire views and a Stately Home

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	9ft (409m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch207 Sponds Hill and Lyme Park from Higher Poynton pdf

Route Summary:

Nelson Pit Visitors Centre - Higher Poynton - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Wood Lanes - Adlington Basin - Lockgate Farm - The North Cheshire Way - Harrop Brow - Birchencliff Farm - Keeper's Cottage - Dale Top - Sponds Moor - The Gritstone Trail - Sponds Hill - Bowstonegate Farm - Bow Stones - Higher Moor - Lyme Park Country Park - Lantern Wood - The Cage - Lyme Hall - Fallow Deer Park - The Lime Avenue - Lyme Park Car Park - Windgather Farm - Haresteads Farm - Nelson Pit Visitors Centre - Higher Poynton.

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Walk ch223 Tegg's Nose from Langley

Forest walking followed by fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	886ft (270m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch223 Tegg's Nose from Langley pdf

Route Summary:

Ridgegate Reservoir - Langley - Topclose Farm - Macclesfield Forest - Ashtreetop - Warrilowhead Farm - Walker Barn - Tegg's Nose Country Park - Tegg's Nose - Teggsnose Wood - Teggsnose Reservoir - Bottoms Reservoir - Langley - Ridgegate Reservoir

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Walk ch241 Oakgrove via The Macclesfield Canal from Gurnett

Easy canal towpath walking

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	266ft (81m)
Time:	2 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch241 Oakgrove via The Macclesfield Canal from Gurnett pdf

Route Summary:

Gurnett - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Oakgrove - Sutton Reservoir - Sutton Grange - Gurnett

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Walk ch253 Little Moreton Hall from Ackers Crossing

Quiet countryside

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	115ft (35m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch253 Little Moreton Hall from Ackers Crossing pdf

Route Summary:

Ackers Crossing - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Little Moreton Hall - Boarded Barn Farm - Rode Mill - Claphatches - Scholar Green - The Macclesfield Canal - Ackers Crossing

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Walk ch266 The Macclesfield Canal and Lyme Park from Higher Poynton

Good views from a country park

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	824ft (251m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch266 The Macclesfield Canal and Lyme Park from Higher Poynton pdf

Route Summary:

Nelson Pit Visitors Centre - Higher Poynton - The Macclesfield Canal - The Cheshire Ring Canal Walk - Wood Lanes - Adlington Basin - Lockgate Farm - The North Cheshire Way - Harrop Brow - West Parkgate - Lyme Park Country Park - Lyme Park Car Park - The Cage - Lyme Hall - Fallow Deer Park - The Lime Avenue - Lyme Park Car Park - Windgather Farm - Haresteads Farm - Nelson Pit Visitors Centre - Higher Poynton.

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Walk ch267 The River Bollin from Prestbury

A gentle river side stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	272ft (83m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch267 The River Bollin from Prestbury pdf

Route Summary:

Prestbury - The River Bollin - The North Cheshire Way - Woodside Farm - Legh Hall - Woodend Farm - Spittle House - Prestbury

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Walk ch269 A Stroll around Lyme Park Country Park

In the footsteps of Pride and Prejudice

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	715ft (218m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch269 A Stroll around Lyme Park Country Park pdf

Route Summary:

Lyme Park Car Park - Lyme Park Country Park - Pursefield Wood - Paddock Cottage,Knightslow Wood, - Higher Moor - Lantern Wood - The Cage - The North Cheshire Way - Lyme Hall - Lyme Park Car Park

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Walk ch310 West Parkgate, Sponds Hill and The Cage from Lyme Park Country Park

Superb Cheshire views & a Stately Home

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,201ft (366m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ch310 West Parkgate, Sponds Hill and The Cage from Lyme Park Country Park pdf

Route Summary:

Lyme Park Car Park - Crow Wood - Hase Bank Wood - West Parkgate - The North Cheshire Way - Keepers' Cottage - Dale Top - Sponds Moor - The Gritstone Trail - Sponds Hill - Bow Stones - Bowstonegate Farm - Lyme Park Country Park - Lantern Wood - The Cage - Fallow Deer Park - The Lime Avenue - Lyme Park Car Park

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Walk s143 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) from Rushton Spencer

Stunning views after an easy climb

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	896ft (273m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s143 The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) from Rushton Spencer pdf

Route Summary:

Rushton Spencer - Oulton - Woodhouse Green - Wood Common Farm - Avona - The Staffordshire Way - The Gritstone Trail - The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) - Bosley Cloud - Avona - The Dane Valley Way - Raven's Clough - Ravensclough Brook - Rushton Spencer

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Walk s249 Gun (Staffordshire) from Rudyard Reservoir

Superb views followed by a lakeside stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	1,404ft (428m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s249 Gun (Staffordshire) from Rudyard Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Rudyard Reservoir - The Staffordshire Way - Ryecroft Gate - Rushton Spencer - Heaton Lodge Farm - Weathercock Farm - Gun End House - Gun (Staffordshire) - Fould Farm - Fould Villa - Poolend - Willgate Farm - Rudyard - Black Wood - Rudyard Reservoir

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