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Fells/Stranisk
Northern Ireland

Stranisk

312M
1024FT
Rank
69th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Londonderry and N Tyrone
Nearest Town
Fintona

About Stranisk

Rising south of Fintona on the undulating Tyrone and Fermanagh border, this modest Hump offers a quiet, peat-flecked ascent. Reaching a height of 312m, it provides a panoramic perspective over the Clogher Valley, serving as a secluded vantage point away from the more frequented Sperrins to the north.

Key Statistics

Rank
69th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Londonderry and N Tyrone
Nearest Town
Fintona
Prominence
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126m
Geology
Carboniferous Limestone & Sandstone
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • The name likely derives from the Irish Srath an Uisce, meaning 'the water-meadow' or 'the holm of the water', reflecting the damp, rush-filled character of the lower slopes.
  • Despite its modest stature, Stranisk qualifies as a 'Hump'—a hill with at least 100 metres of prominence—marking it as a significant rise within the local rolling landscape.
  • From the summit, the view extends southwest across the Clogher Valley to the prominent, flat-topped profile of Cuilcagh Mountain on the Fermanagh-Cavan border.
  • At 1,024 feet, it technically clears the traditional 1,000-foot 'mountain' threshold, though the surrounding peat bogs may make the climb feel significantly longer than the map suggests.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
H428559
Latitude
54.4498°N
Longitude
7.3410°W

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