Dumglow

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Dumglow
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Dumglow from the shore of Loch Glow
Highest point
Elevation 379 m (1,243 ft) [1]
Prominence 251 m (823 ft)
Listing Marilyn,
Coordinates 56°09′09″N3°29′20″W / 56.1525°N 3.4890°W / 56.1525; -3.4890
Geography
Location Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Parent range Cleish Hills
OS grid NT076965
Topo map OS Landranger 58

Dumglow (379 m) is the highest peak of the Cleish Hills in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is located north of Dunfermline. An ancient fort lies on its summit. [2]

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References

  1. "Dumglow". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  2. "Dumglow". walkinghighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 30 October 2019.