Northern Ireland
Stranisk
312M
1024FT
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
Prominence
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126m
Nearest Town
Fintona
Geology
Carboniferous Limestone & Sandstone
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
H428559
Latitude
54.4498°N
Longitude
7.3410°W
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.