Scotland
Findowie Hill West Top
571M
1873FT
About Findowie Hill West Top
Rising above the quiet moorland of Strathbraan, this rounded Perthshire shoulder offers a solitude rarely found on the busier Munros. The terrain is largely pathless heather and peat, leading to a modest summit with expansive views across to the distinctive peak of Schiehallion and the rolling tops of the Forest of Clunie.
Key Statistics
Rank
331st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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27
Nearest Town
Ballinreigh
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit, a rugged foundation of sandstone that has been hardened and compressed by immense natural pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN935345
Latitude
56.4905°N
Longitude
3.7312°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Findowie likely stems from the Gaelic 'Fionn-achadh', meaning 'fair field' or 'white field', referring to the light-coloured grasses or quartz found on the surrounding lower slopes.
- •This top is often visited as a secondary point while traversing the main Findowie Hill summit, part of the undulating ridge that divides the River Braan from the valley of the River Tay to the north.
- •From this western vantage point, the view south looks directly down into the mouth of the Sma’ Glen, a dramatic glacial breach in the hills where the River Almond flows.
- •While the 571-metre height looks respectable on paper, the lack of a formal classification means you are more likely to share the summit with a curious grouse than another human.