Stronend

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Stronend
Sheep pasture below Skiddaw - geograph.org.uk - 1218180.jpg
The steep northern slopes of Stronend
Highest point
Elevation 511 m (1,677 ft) [1]
Prominence 286 m (938 ft)
Listing Marilyn
Coordinates 56°04′42″N4°12′15″W / 56.07839°N 4.20406°W / 56.07839; -4.20406 Coordinates: 56°04′42″N4°12′15″W / 56.07839°N 4.20406°W / 56.07839; -4.20406
Geography
Location Stirlingshire, Scotland
Parent range Fintry Hills
OS grid NS629895
Topo map OS Landranger 57

Stronend (511 m) is the highest peak of the Fintry Hills in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Standing above the village of Fintry, it provides excellent views of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs to the north. [2]

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References

  1. "Stronend". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  2. "Stronend - Walkinghighlands". Walkinghighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 1 November 2019.