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There’s lots to do at Crieff Hydro. In fact, there are over 60 onsite activities to make your stay as energetic or relaxing as you like. The first three sections in this guide will give you the lowdown on some of our most popular activities. At the back, you’ll find a handy ‘at-a-glance’ chart showing the full range on offer, along with locations and prices. The extension numbers shown work from the hotel’s internal phones. If you’re calling from outside the hotel, dial 01764 65 followed by the extension number. Our resort activity booking desk is in the Ballroom.
action and adrenaline Woodland Combat, Air Rifles or Archery Buy 3 get 4th place FREE Safe and supervised, it’s brilliant fun for everyone From £20 pp (age 8+)
Are you up to ALOFT!? 2 hour Aloft! pass from £20pp With over 1km of exciting obstacles and speedy zip wires to conquer in our tree top adventure, do you think you are up to the challenge?
Wear outdoor shoes (our instructors will keep you right).
ALOFT! Look forward to brilliant tree top adventures including our new 170 metre zip line on our new ropes course at Action Glen. From £20pp for kids and £30 for Adults (family pass from £95 age 7+, min height 1.45m) ARCHERY RANGE Raise aloft your bow and arrow – and transport yourself to another time. Not only is archery a sport of kings, it’s really brilliant fun. If you’re a beginner, our instructor will have you hitting targets in no time. Adult £24pp Kids £20pp (ages 6+) BASKETBALL Basketballers of all heights are welcome on our indoor courts. Shoot some hoops or play a full game, the choice is yours. Bring your own ball, or hire one from Melville Hall. £4 court hire
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AIR RIFLE RANGE Ready, aim, fire! With three simple words your adrenalin will soar at our Air Rifle range. Sessions last an hour, and we’ll provide everything you need. Well, everything but a keen eye and a steady trigger finger, that is. Adult £24pp Kids £20pp (ages 8+)
BOWLS Forget alleys and pins; lawn bowls is the real deal. Our synthetic outdoor green is suitable for bowlers of all ages, and it comes with unlimited fresh air. You bring the competitors, we’ll provide the jacks, bowls and mats. £2.10 (set of 4)
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CINEMA After a busy day, dinner and a movie can be just the ticket - even if there’s no ticket required. We show movies for free every evening in our 38-seat cinema room. So grab an early dinner (popcorn optional) and enjoy. For directions and showing times, ask at reception. CLAYS Come down to Action Glen for a shooting experience that’s guaranteed to bring out your competitive side. With our instructor and all the safety gear on hand, we make sure it’s only the clays that get hurt. £50pp CROQUET Mallet whacks ball, ball rolls through hoop, victory is nigh. Hardly anyone seems to play croquet these days, but it’s plenty popular with our guests. Lawn provided, mallets and balls available from Melville Hall. £5 CRAZY GOLF Miniature game, maximum fun. With its small-scale versions of Scottish landmarks, our miniature golf course is not to be missed. Hire balls and clubs from Action Glen, then come and find us near the 1st of the main course. £2.50
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GOLF The 18-hole course is set right in the Strathearn Valley, with atmospheric views of Ben Vorlich and Ben More. That said, you’ll have to switch off from the scenery a bit if you want to play your handicap on this challenging course. Driving range, club and buggy hire also available. 18 holes - £29 per adult/£16 per child. 9 holes - £16 per adult/ £10 per child GYM Get your dose of endorphins in the hotel’s fully kitted out gym. Do your usual workout, or book a session with a personal trainer, who can assess your fitness and devise a training programme to help you meet your goals. The gym’s open daily from 7am to 9.30pm, and guests are welcome to use it for FREE. Fitness assessments £13
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DRIVING RANGE Beginner or seasoned golfer, work on your swing at our covered 8-bay driving range, near the main golf course. £3
HORSE RIDING Experienced rider or first time in the saddle, if you want to explore our 900-acre estate on horseback, we’ll make it happen. Our instructors are here to encourage and advise riders of all levels. Gear provided, but please wear flat shoes with a small heel (not trainers or sandals) and arrive 15 minutes early. One-hour trek £37pp. Private/group lessons from £24.50pp
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TOMCAT This can only be described as a supercharged extreme two seater LandRover – hold on tight as we take this mighty machine through its paces. £60pp (one person, 30 mins) MOUNTAIN BIKING What could be better for the soul than 900 acres of freedom on two wheels? Stick to the paths, or choose your own route. Bike and helmet hire available. One hour - £5.25 per hour, half day - £12.25 or full day £20.50 OFF ROAD DRIVING All torque, all action. Our 40-acre all terrain course was once a sand and gravel quarry. Now it’s a playground for big 4x4s and people who love to drive them how they’re built to be driven. Passengers welcome; anyone with a driving licence (and steely nerve) can have a go. £125 per vehicle (max 5 people per vehicle)
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SEGWAY TREKKING It’s impossible to describe the off road Segway experience. Simply nothing compares. And that’s all the more reason to try it while you’re here. 900 acres, two wheels, 1 hour of craziness you’ll never forget. Bring flat, outdoor shoes, and our instructor will keep you right. Adult £34pp Kids £28pp (ages 10+) SNOOKER Crieff Hydro’s very own Crucible is located in the leisure club. Friendly game or gloves-off tournament, you bring the competitor and we’ll provide the rest. £4 per 45 mins
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QUAD BIKE QUEST This is four-wheeled mayhem at its best. Book an hour session for up to 18 people and a qualified instructor will lead you round the estate, across all manner of challenging terrain. We’ve got all the equipment, just bring outdoor shoes and a need for speed. Adult £46pp Kids £39pp (age 12+)
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TABLE TENNIS It’s fast, it’s addictive and it’s a must. What else need we say about table tennis? Bats and balls for hire from Melville Hall or leisure club. £2.50 (per set) TENNIS Sure, Wimbledon’s the big one. But you don’t need strawberries and ball boys to have a spine-tingling indoor or outdoor tennis tournament here. Cliff Richard-style sing-a-longs optional. Court hire £4, individual lessons £25 per hour WOODLAND COMBAT See the woodlands become a temporary warzone with woodland combat. Think paintball without the pain, but you still have to be fast on your feet and quick on the trigger. Outdoor shoes and warm clothes are wise. Best for larger groups, and always supervised by a fun yet safety-conscious instructor. £29pp (min 8, age 8+)
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VICTORIAN SPA It’s not just for the ladies, although it is only for grown-ups (18 and over). Morning, noon and night, our tranquil Victorian Spa pool is the most relaxing place on the resort with steam room, sauna and spa bath (bliss). Ask about our signature treatment room too. £10pp per day, Twilight Pass (5.30pm onwards) £7pp BODY AND FACE TREATMENTS What could be more luxurious than a top-to-toe massage or hot stone therapy? And it’s not just about relaxation. Facials, body polishing and wraps will leave you looking as good as you feel. Just put yourself in our capable hands. Prices from £45pp FINISHING TOUCHES Whether you choose a manicure, wax or tint, our beauty therapists will bring out your inner glow and leave you looking your very best. Best to book in advance, and arrive 15 minutes early for maximum pampering time. Prices from £10pp
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PAMPERING SPA DAYS Choose from a range of pampering from head to toe. All day, adults-only (18+) packages include a delicious light lunch in our informal Brasserie Restaurant as well as access to our adults-only Victorian Spa - complete with spa pool, steam room, sauna and spa bath. Prices from £79pp per day HAIR SALON Forget second-rate hotel hair salons. Not only do the team at Crieff Hydro offer a full range of services - from a simple trim to up-dos, colouring and highlights – we’re full of great advice on how to recreate the look on your own. Prepare to be impressed. Prices from £16pp MEN’S COLLECTION Sport, work and life in general all take their toll. This is your chance to give your mind and body some TLC. Important meeting or social occasion - who needs an excuse? From massage and face treatments to short back and sides - the whole experience will leave you feeling revitalised. Prices from £12pp BOOK NOW 5555 or from your mobile on 01764 655 555
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just for kids SUPER HERO TRAINING Water Rollerz, Quad Pods/Mini Quads and Zip Line from £16 (6+ min height applies)
MINI EXPLORERS Pedal Boats, Crazy Golf and Quad Pods from £12 (3+)
MINI MOTORISED MAYHEM Mini quads and Polaris from £24 (8+) 5555
Bushcraft £29pp (min 5+ years, kids under 7 to bring parents)
Vertigo Zip Line £7.50 (6+ min height applies) Mini Quads £14 (8+) Quad Pods £5 (3+) Woodland Combat £29 (8+) 5555
AIR RIFLE RANGE Ready, aim, fire! With three simple words your adrenalin will soar at our Air Rifle range. Sessions last an hour, and we’ll provide all the essential gear - including a safety-conscious instructor. Adult £24pp Kids £20pp (ages 8+) ALOFT! Look forward to brilliant tree top adventures including our new 170 metre zip line on our new ropes course at Action Glen. From £20pp for kids and £30 for Adults (family pass from £95, age 7+, min height 1.45m) ARCHERY RANGE Raise aloft your bow and arrow – and transport yourself to another time. Not only is archery a sport of kings, it’s really brilliant fun. If you’re a beginner, our instructor will have you hitting targets in no time. Adult £24pp Kids £20pp (ages 6+)
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ADVENTURE PLAY AREA Grown-ups look on with envy at the climbing frames, walkways, flying fox (wheee!), full-sized old tractor and mini fort. Adventure Play is completely free, and you’ll find it next to the tennis courts, close to the main hotel.
BASKETBALL Basketballers of all heights are welcome on our indoor courts. Shoot some hoops or play a full game, the choice is yours. Bring your own ball, or hire one from Melville Hall. £4 court hire BIG COUNTRY Relax. Your 2-12 year olds will love the friends and fun at BIG Country. And you’ll love the fact that two three-hour sessions a day are included in the room rate, even for self-catering guests. Even better, it’s all supervised by highly trained, disclosure-checked staff. Free for 2-12 year-olds, booking advised BOOK NOW 5555 or from your mobile on 01764 655 555
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BOUNCY CASTLE Jumping Jacks (and Jills) will love the bouncy castle at BIG Country. It’s inflated between 10am and 4pm every day during school holidays, and every weekend during term time. FREE (Parents to supervise) BUSHCRAFT Learn the art of survival in woodland settings from the experts. There’s plant eating, shelter building, marshmallow roasting and treasure hunting (to name a few). £29pp (min 5+ years, kids under 7 to bring parents) CINEMA Hooray for Hollywood. Family movies keep everyone entertained, and we show them all day and evening in our 38-seat cinema room. For directions and showing times, ask at reception. FREE CROQUET Mallet whacks ball, ball rolls through hoop, victory is nigh. Hardly anyone seems to play croquet these days, but it’s plenty popular with our guests. Lawn provided, mallets and balls available from Melville Hall. £5
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ENTERTAINMENT Our daily entertainment programme typically includes family fun, from face-painting to treasure hunts and evening entertainment in season. For what’s on today, see the ‘Resort Round-up’ on our website, ask at reception or pop into BIG Country. GIANT CHESS Go for a checkmate on our jumbo outdoor chess set. No need to book, just head down to the lawn outside the Brasserie. FREE HORSE RIDING For children under five, we offer hand-led pony rides. Booking’s advised, as is arriving 15 minutes early to get kitted up. Sensible footwear essential, carrots optional. £5pp
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CRAZY GOLF Golf for the smaller, less serious player. Negotiate the mini versions of Scottish landmarks one shot at a time, and guess where the ball will appear from next. Whether you’re keeping score or not, this kid-friendly course is not to be missed. Hire balls and clubs from Action Glen, then find us near the 1st of the main course. £2.50
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MINI QUADS Our 50cc mini quads are a great size for kids on our mini track. We’ll provide driving coveralls and all the other safety equipment, just bring sensible shoes and a mud-friendly approach! A 10-minute session for kids aged 8-11 years costs £14pp OFF-ROAD 4X4 SHOWROUND For kids and grown-ups who’d rather not drive, book a half-hour off-road tour and an instructor will take the wheel. £60 per vehicle (5 passengers) PEDAL BOATS Your wee ones will love peddling about in our shallow pool. It’s safe and active fun giving children the freedom to discover a new experience as they propel themselves along. £5 (ages 3-5) QUAD PODS Even toddlers can get in on the action with our quad pods, a convoy of off-road pods for the tiniest adrenaline seekers and their grown-ups. Equipment and supervision provided. A ten-minute session for tots of all ages (accompanied) costs £5 per child
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SOFT PLAY Young kids (including under 2s) and their grown-ups can play to their hearts’ content in our indoor soft play area - next to BIG Country. It’s open from 3pm-6pm daily, and completely FREE SWIMMING Lagoon Leisure (in the resort’s main leisure club) is a great place for kids and grown-ups to swim, play and meet. There’s a shallow pool for little ones, a whirlpool for relaxing, and a heated 20-metre pool for generally playing about in. Towels provided, just bring a £1 coin for your locker FREE TABLE TENNIS It’s fast, it’s addictive and it’s a must. What else need we say about table tennis? Bats and balls for hire from Melville Hall or leisure club. £2.50 (per set)
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SEGWAY TREKKING Personal transporters as seen in Mall Cop (muddier off-road version). The 1 hour Segway adventure is open to anyone aged 10 or over, Adult £34pp Kids £28pp
TANDEM BIKES Explore our estate on a bicycle built for two. For families, trailers and tot seats mean nobody has to miss out on the fun. Hire our bikes for £6.75 per hour, £13.75 per half day (4 hours) and £22 per day (8 hours)
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TENNIS Sure, Wimbledon’s the big one. But you don’t need strawberries and ball boys to have a spine-tingling indoor or outdoor tennis tournament here. Racquets and balls for hire, Cliff Richard-style sing-a-longs optional. Racquet hire £1.15. Court hire £4 Individual lessons £25 per hour THE GALLERY GAMES ZONE For older children and teenagers, the Gallery has a TV, pool table, table football, table tennis, air hockey and Wii. The Gallery is just above the Hub café; get the entry PIN from reception. The air hockey and pool tables are coin operated, so bring some change if you’d like to play ENTRY FREE WATER WALKERZ The human hamster ball on water! Step inside a giant floating ball and see how long you can stand up! From aged 6 and upwards but adults seem to love them too! £5 (ages 6+) WOODLAND COMBAT There’s woodland combat at Action Glen. It’s all about speed as you dodge your opponents’ lasers and fire those all-important retorts. Safe and supervised, it’s woodland combat for the whole family. £29pp (min 8, age 8+) WOODLAND WALKS Within the estate, you’ll never be short of woodland to explore, and it’s home to all manner of local wildlife. Packed lunches available to take with you - just call us in advance
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Here’s a quick reference guide to our onsite activities, their prices and what you need to bring.
at-a-glance guide
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED
PRICE
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ADVENTURE PLAY AREA
Bags of energy
FREE
5/15
AIR RIFLE RANGE
Outdoor clothes, keen eye for a target
5/15
ALOFT!
Brilliant tree top adventures (family pass from £90)
5/15
ARCHERY RANGE
Outdoor clothes, decent aim
BADMINTON
Adult £24pp Kids £20pp (ages 8+) From £20pp for kids and £30 for Adults (age 7+, min height 1.45) Adult £24pp Kids £20pp (ages 6+) £4 Court Hire
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BASKETBALL
Gym kit and trainers (racquet and shuttlecock hire from Melville Hall) Gym kit and trainers (ball hire from Melville Hall)
15
BIG COUNTRY
Boundless energy, team spirit
FREE
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BOUNCY CASTLE
General appreciation for jumping
FREE
5
BOWLS
Outdoor shoes (bowling set hire from Melville Hall)
£2.10 (set of four)
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BUSHCRAFT
Outdoor shoes and sense of adventure
£29pp (min 5+ years, kids under 7 to bring parents)
CHILDREN’S POOL
FREE FREE
£4 Court Hire
6/16
CINEMA
Suits, goggles, armbands, beach balls - all things aqua-funtastic Programme from reception, BYO popcorn
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CLAYS
Outdoor clothes, steady trigger finger
£50pp (age 10+)
6/16
CROQUET
Good mallet control (croquet set hire from Melville Hall)
£5 per set
6/17
CRAZY GOLF
Crazy disposition (club and ball hire from the Action Glen) £2.50
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DRIVING RANGE
BYO clubs, or hire them from Action Glen
£3
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ENTERTAINMENT
Daily ‘Resort Round-up’ from the website or reception
FREE
EXERCISE TO MUSIC
Comfortable clothes essential, sense of rhythm optional
£2.50pp
FITNESS ASSESSMENTS
Gym gear and trainers, something to prove
£13.50pp
FITNESS INDUCTIONS
Gym gear and trainers, an open mind
FREE
FITNESS PROGRAMMES
Gym gear and trainers, dogged determination
FREE
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GIANT CHESS
Kasparov’s brain, giant pieces outside the Brasserie
FREE
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GOLF
BYO shoes (club and buggy hire available)
7/17
HORSE RIDING
Flat shoes with a small heel, carrots optional
18 holes - £29 per adult/ £16 per child. 9 holes £16 per adult/£10 per child £37pp
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HORSE RIDING LESSONS
Flat shoes with a small heel, advance booking
From £24.50pp
INDOOR FOOTBALL
A love of the game (ball hire from Melville Hall)
£30 hall hire
MINI QUADS
Outdoor shoes, a love of bumps and mud
£14pp (aged 8-11)
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
A sense of adventure and feet that reach the pedals
£20.50 full day
NEW AGE BOWLS
Softer, smaller bowls (for hire from Melville Hall)
£3.50pp
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OFF-ROAD DRIVING
Driving licence, steely nerve. (max 5 drivers per vehicle)
£125 per vehicle
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OFF-ROAD SHOWROUND Steely nerve. 5 passengers (no drivers but instructor)
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PEDAL BOATS
Pedal power and sense of adventure.
£5pp (ages 3-5)
PERSONAL TRAINING
Gym kit and trainers, endorphin addiction
£15 an hour
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PONY RIDES (UNDER 5s) Pony-friendly little one, camera to capture the moment
£60 per vehicle
£5pp
POOL TABLE
BYO rules (cues, balls and chalk all supplied at the Leisure Club)
£1per game
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QUAD BIKE QUEST
Outdoor shoes, adrenaline addiction
Adult £46pp Kids £39pp (ages 12+)
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QUAD PODS
Very small person and accompanying grown-up
£5 - 10mins
RACQUET BALL
Gym kit and trainers (racquet and ball hire from Melville Hall)
£4 Court Hire
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SEGWAY TREKKING
Shoes with grip, ability to lean
Adult £34pp Kids £28pp (ages 10+)
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SHORT TENNIS
Gym kit and trainers (racquet and ball hire from Melville Hall)
£4 court hire
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SNOOKER
Nothing but a competitor (everything else supplied)
£4 per 45mins
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SOFT PLAY
Tiny sense of adventure
FREE
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SPA
Nothing but the need to feel pampered
Prices vary - phone
SPA BATH
Swimsuit, bubble obsession
FREE
STEAM ROOM & SAUNA Swimsuit, love of perspiration salvation
FREE
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SWIMMING
Swimsuits, rubber rings, waterwings - just these things
FREE
10/19
TABLE TENNIS
Bats and balls from Melville Hall
£2.50 (per set)
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TANDEM BIKES
Outdoor clothing, pedal power
£6.75 (one hour)
10/20 TENNIS
Kit and trainers (racquets and ball hire from Melville Hall). £4 Court Hire Court hire separate.
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THE GALLERY GAMES ZONE Some £1 coins for table games, ability to ‘hang out’
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TOMCAT
Petrolhead and a steely nerve
£60pp (one person, 30 mins)
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VICTORIAN SPA
Over 18s only, bathing suits, determination to relax
£10pp per day
VOLLEYBALL
At least one other player, obviously (ball hire from Melville Hall)
£30 per hour
WATER WALKERZ
Your running legs and inner animal
£5pp (age 6+)
10/20 WOODLAND COMBAT
Outdoor shoes, warm clothes, willing victims
£29pp (min 8, age 8+)
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Warm clothes, walking shoes, love of all things peaceful
FREE
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WOODLAND WALKS
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