Old Kilmadock 2 Class I symbol stone. This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. Time taken - 2.75 hours. Select. I used a collage underpainting of the original with Japanese gold edged papers and gold leaf which I felt added texture and depth. Haven’t done this hill (not even the name is familiar) thoigh we’ve been up Meikle Bin which is obviously nearby. Not available. It was time that I climbed it as it is a Marilyn as well. Take first track on right past Culcreuch Castle pond (worth a circular walk in itself from Fintry village, around the grounds- castle bar and tearoom open to public) which leads up past a farm onto hillside then when that track fades out continue uphill on easy grass slopes avoiding any crags to summit. It's a Regular size geocache, with difficulty of 2, terrain of 3.5. The Crocus there are ahead of those in Aberdeenshire - ours are still tightly furled. Download the free GetOutside app for family-friendly things to do outside. Which is why I'm usually in no hurry to take the latest upgrades to anything as there's always glitches involved until they get it right. Height – 511 metres. Meeting point. Maiden Castle. Lovely, as always. It doesn't look right somehow so I will never do it. 19.2 km away. Section 26. Download the free GetOutside app for family-friendly things to do outside. Stronend above Fintry Village from Dunmore Hill. Stronend in the Fintry Hills. Climbed - 30 January 2011. Crocuses as glam rock! Where - Stronend, 511m/1,678', Sub-2,000' Marilyn, Map 57, NS 629895 Steven was looking after Ben for a few hours (or should that be chewed up by Ben) so that I could get a hillwalk. West Port, Linlithgow for 9:00am departure. Hi Carol, The poet in me hates using Crocii as the plural. Balcastle. Steven,Gordon and Myself went hillwalking in Fintry again. Bouldering in Scotland. The Machar Stones. Hill - Stronend, Fintry Hills, Stirlingshire. Name: Stronend, Stirling Place type: Hill Or Mountain Location: Grid Ref: NS 6292 8947 • X/Y co-ords: 262923, 689477 • Lat/Long: 56.07839966,-4.20407515 County/Unitary Authority: Stirling Region: Scotland Country: Scotland Height: 511.1m OS Explorer map: 348: Campsie Fells. They culminate in the 511-metre (1,677 ft) peak of Stronend, which … Rooms. Walking information, advice and campaigns, walking news and events, group led walks and an online library of walking routes. Love the crocus glade showing such a lovely variety of colours. English: Fintry is a small village in central Scotland, nestled in the strath of the Endrick Water in the Campsie Fells some 35km north of Glasgow. We're in that zone now of spring flowers starting to appear while snow still caps the mountains. West Port, Linlithgow for 9:00am departure. Map – OS Landranger 57. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stronend (511 m) is the highest peak of the Fintry Hills in Stirlingshire, Scotland. As of the 2001 census, Fintry and the surrounding rural area had a population of 691 people. : Adventures off the Beaten Track. Placed 16 miles from Queen's Park, Glasgow, the property consists of 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and a full kitchen. I love that you have flowers blooming already! Section 26. Of the 2 ways to reach here: one via the Crow Road, up to Waterhead Farm and then meandering through the forest—we took the other one! Best of luck on your trip Andy. Resin bound aggregate surfacing in Fintry G63 0 needs a maintenance procedure in place in making sure the stone gravel finish remains decorative with no moss growing or it becoming slippery. Time taken – 2.75 hours. It is important that the resin bonded gravel is thoroughly maintained in order for it to remain deco There are rooms facing the garden and the hotel is set close to Stronend. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. 15th December 2018 19th July 2019 megalithix. No.1 The Courtyard, Knockraich Farm Apartment. Stronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills Fintry Double Craigs,hut circle Fintry Craigton,dun 460m north of Fintry Keir Knowe,motte 460m west of Easter Glinns Balfron Knochraich,standing stone 340m north west of Fintry Harvieston,deserted village east of Balfron Fintry,motte 400m WSW of Fintry Bridge Distance – 9.5 kilometres. It's a truly lovely hill on a nice day, much more elegant and graceful than Meikle Bin with superior views and landscape highlights. Just over 6 km from parking at Ballochleam, rising about 380 m. You can park closer but the ascent is much steeper. Part Tw... Fife Coastal Path. Carleatheran and Stronend, near Kippen Explore the escarpment of the Fintry and Gargunnock hills to reach the high points of Carleatheran and Stronend both with great views over Flanders Moss to the mountains beyond. Stronend, cairn at summit, Gargunnock Hills Fintry Double Craigs,hut circle Fintry Craigton,dun 460m north of Fintry Knochraich,standing stone 340m north west of Fintry Harvieston,deserted village east of Balfron Keir Knowe,motte 460m west of Easter Glinns Balfron both 4 or 5 hour hill walks with good paths 3/4 of the way up hillside. The venue has views of garden and features free Wi Fi in the rooms. They are buried now under 4 inches of snow. Old Kilmadock 1 Class II symbol stone. Stronend A Photo Gallery of an ascent of Stronend in the Fintry Hills via the Spout of Ballochleam with views of the Southern Highlands including Ben Lomond , Ben Ledi and Ben Vorlich Explore the escarpment of the Fintry and Gargunnock hills to reach the high points of Carleatheran and Stronend both with great views over Flanders Moss to the mountains beyond. Ships, ... A Guide to Walking and Cycling around the River Clyde and the Firth of Clyde. Fintry Castle is a ruined 15th century castle which belonged to the Graham family. The Best of Blue Sky Scotland. Love this. Name: Fintry, Stirling Place type: Village Location: Grid Ref: NS 6149 8698 • X/Y co-ords: 261496, 686980 • Lat/Long: 56.05559921,-4.22569824 County/Unitary Authority: Stirling Region: Scotland Country: Scotland Height: 82.6m OS Explorer map: 348: Campsie Fells. It's located in Northern Scotland, United Kingdom. Stronend, Fintry Hills. You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. 19.2 km away. Fintry Hills - Stronend from Ballochleam Farm. Group Stirling, Falkirk & District. Strenuous 5 miles / 8 km. Height – 511 metres. The Pleasance - The Pleasance is located 10 km from Woodland Experiences and offers 24-hour front desk, housekeeping and ironing service. Subcategories. By using our site you agree to our use of cookies. The property is situated 1 km from Fintry city centre and 25 km from Glasgow airport. It's located in Northern Scotland, United Kingdom. Standing Stones: OS Grid Reference – NS 65705 83932. Date - 30 January 2011. Got to agree that they're such a welcome splash of colour in early spring :o). Time taken - 2.75 hours. The weather had changed from warm and unsettled to cool and bright and with superb visibility; autumn was definitely on the way. Distance - 9.5 kilometres. Stronend in the Fintry Hills on descent of the Crow Road across the Campsie Fells. BHK & Gromit in "The Wrong Shoes": Stronend from Todholes : bobble_hat_kenny: 10/2/18: 3: … Hawkhill Class III cross-slab. Stronend over Fintry (GC122EY) was created by Gruff on 4/8/2007. Glad you enjoyed it Rosemary. Fife Coastal Path. It's bitterly cold here too - that East wind is a horror. Hill - Stronend, Fintry Hills, Stirlingshire. Back to arctic conditions now though. Synesthesia to my eyes. Fintry motte. Flat Earth Kayak Sails Footloose '80 preview. From US$ 115 /night Select. eBook: Bob Law: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store, Amazon.co.uk: A Guide to Glagow Outdoors. Nearest postcode: FK8 3JN. Nothing to do with a missing add on at all and everything to do with a new search engine upgrade that has bugs in the system still to be ironed out fully. The Fintry Hills form the western end of a range of hills which stretch west from the city of Stirling, Scotland.They culminate in the 511-metre (1,680 ft) peak of Stronend, which overlooks the village of Fintry.. Like the neighbouring Gargunnock Hills they are composed of volcanic rocks, mainly lavas and tuffs erupted in the Carboniferous period.. Troubadour should be a unisex description instead IMHO. 5.3 km away. Walk Id: 3967422. 5.6 km away. Faint track to cairn can be damp/boggy. Ascent – 490 metres. Rock Escarpment of the Fintry Hills from Craigton Pond. Two standing stones, known as the Machar Stones, are situated 1/2 mile ENE of Waterhead farm. Stronend over Fintry (GC122EY) was created by Gruff on 4/8/2007. Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. Accept cookies
The centre of the village along Main Street is a Conservation Area 7.2 km away. Occupying a good defensive position on the lower slopes of the Fintry Hills, high above the Endrick Water, the castle is thought to have been built by Sir Robert Graham of Balargus or Ballargus. Stronend 511 metres. Off to the Highlands this weekend assuming I can get there through Storm whatever.That explains why I had to re-approve your comment on my blog last week now! It is 0.3 miles from the center of Fintry. Also Known as: Canmore ID 45311; Waterhead Stones; Getting Here. View on map 1200 yd from City Center. £23.00 1 Available. I've got another post coming up at some point that will also be familiar territory as I went out with a walking group around Milngavie District a couple of months ago. Section 26. Fintry Hills - Stronend from Ballochleam Farm. Ascent - 490 metres. Distance - 9.5 kilometres. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stronend, at the western margin of the Fintry Hills The Fintry Hills form the western end of a range of hills which stretch west from the city of Stirling, Scotland. What a superb winter day Bob! Additional notes. All pictures for this expedition. Fintry Hills. Just over 6 km from parking at Ballochleam, rising about 380 m. You can park closer but the ascent is much steeper. Kirkcaldy to Kinghorn and The I... Fife Coastal Path. Fintry is a smashing little community.A true mountain town if ever there was one,sandwiched in the deep gap between the Campsie Fells and the Fintry hills.It should really be the hub of walking in this entire area considering its surroundings but the hills lie mainly empty.In countless visits,winter or summer I,ve met few folk on the upper slopes.This is the other side from Stronend. Meeting time: 08:55. I like that. Tis an aberration and doesn't sit well in my head. Stronend and escarpment from Fintry. Stronend 511 metres. It is part of Stirling District. Weather - Cloudy but above the summit. Earl's Seat and Dunmore Hill Fort in the Campsie Fells above Fintry Village. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt. Some rough terrain. From Fintry to Culcreuch Castle and on to steep open hillside avoiding rocky bits. This is a circular walk . This is a quality print of a mixed media painting I did in the Autumn looking across from the Campsie Hills to the village of Fintry and the hill behind it. Some rough terrain. Trip Report Details: With a poor forecast for later in the day I decided to climb this Sub 2000 Scottish Marilyn. Cheers Neil,Back to winter again this evening with snow falling at low levels and more expected. Can be boggy and needs careful navigation in poor weather. Fintry Village beneath the Campsie Fells. Ben Lomond on ascent to Stronend. Description. I'm surprised not to find a trip report for this Sub 2000 Marilyn. Machar Stones, Fintry, Stirlingshire. Meeting time: 9:30. This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders. Ascent - 490 metres. Rock Escarpment of the Fintry Hills from Craigton Pond. :). The trig point on Stronend is something to behold if I remember correctly. We use cookies to make your browsing experience better. Start time: 09:00. Fintry Village beneath the Campsie Fells. OS Sheet(s) 57. Bencloich Tower (site of) 5.7 km away. Carleatheran, its near neighbour, ascended from Gargunnock Village, up track past waterfall(OS map landranger 57. details) is also a fine outing of great variety and views. Nature taking over – In São Paulo, Brazil, Mooching at Long Meg, Lacey’s Caves et al. Nearest postcode: EH49 7AZ. Participants - Self. Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven. This time our hill was Stronend a 511-metre (1,677 ft) peak which is part Fintry Hills. Fintry Hills. Thank you Anabel. Ben Lomond on ascent to Stronend. Local walk grade: B+. This is a quality print of an original oil painting I did of Stronend Hill and Fintry. It's that time of year when spring is just around the corner but winter just wont give up- and how if the forecast for the rest of the week is to be believed! Gregor had run up it a month ago and said the panoramic views from Stronend of the mountains spanning from Ben Lomond to Ben Vorlich were quite stunning. Stronend in the Fintry Hills on descent of the Crow Road across the Campsie Fells. ALL PHOTOS CLICK FULL SCREEN A welcome day out with company for a change as I received an invite from my friends John and Gail to join their geocaching circle for a walk up Stronend. The more northerly stone, of irregular rectangular section, is almost prostrate, measuring 7'6" in length and 3' by 2'6" at the medial point. Start time: 10:30. Click on one of the thumbnails to the right to view the corresponding item. Glorat (site of) 6.3 km away. I've swapped search engines for the blog and it seems to have fixed the comments problem. Can be boggy and needs careful navigation in poor weather.