Moderate: Stronend 511m from Fintry

The 511m hill Stronend, from Fintry Sports centre. An easy stroll to start to Culcreuch Castle, then a path till about 2/3 of the way up. It's a steeper and rough, pathless walk for a bit but that's a nice wee challenge? 🏔 Finally, there's a good path along to the summit. Stronend, a 'Marilyn' is more commonly walked from the north but it has more character from Fintry. Great views to Fintry, flanders moss, carse of stirling and balglass corrie. Dogs welcome but must be kept on a short lead near farmhouse (chickens running free!). Meet at Fintry Sports & Recreation club on kippen road; https://maps.app.goo.gl/UcrbnYDqzKTijVZ76 We can enjoy a coffee or so at the Sports club after the walk. For any queries on the day i'm on 07901 987769. TERRAIN Mixture of good and feinter paths, pathless and steep for a short while winding through terraces/crags towards summit, we return same way. ROUTE OS route: Fintry to Stronend part only of this route ; Walk Report - Up, along and down—the Fintry to Gargunnock high road • Walkhighlands WALK STATS Distance: 10 km /6 miles Ascent: 460m Time: 4 hours SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser. The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. PACE You must have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a \moderate pace\ CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water. WEATHER FORECAST Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come: Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day. MWIS MetOffice Yr Windy LIFTS/MEETUP TIME Fintry sports centre to begin walking at 9.30. If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details. Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving. RSVPs Yes: You intend to come and will turn up. If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place. GROUP ETHOS Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-) Be considerate: Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and TakitHame. If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.