The Whangie
The Whangie is a cliff in Stirling, Scotland. The Whangie is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Auchineden, as well as near Burncrooks Reservoir.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kilpatrick Hills and Duncolm.
Kilpatrick Hills
Heath
Photo: Stephen Sweeney, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Kilpatrick Hills are a range of hills in central Scotland, stretching from Dumbarton in the west to Strathblane in the east. Strathblane divides the Kilpatricks from the Campsie Fells to the east, while to the north is part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Kilpatrick Hills is situated 1½ miles southwest of The Whangie.
Duncolm
Peak
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Duncolm is a hill in Scotland. It is the highest point in both West Dunbartonshire and the Kilpatrick Hills, at an elevation of 401 metres. Its name means "Fort of Columba". Duncolm is situated 2½ miles southwest of The Whangie.
Dualt Spout
Waterfall
b Much of Scotland is mountainous; western areas of the Highlands enjoy a wet climate. The more steeply plunging west coast highland rivers in particular are home to countless waterfalls. Dualt Spout is situated 2½ miles north of The Whangie.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Finnich Glen and Croftamie.
Finnich Glen
Locality
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Finnich Glen in Stirlingshire, is a short, steep glen up to 70 ft deep which runs east from Finnich Bridge on the A809. It was carved from the red sandstone by the Carnock Burn. Finnich Glen is situated 2½ miles north of The Whangie.
Croftamie
Village
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Croftamie is a small village and community council area in the Stirling council area in Scotland. It lies to the south of the larger village of Drymen. Croftamie is situated 3½ miles north of The Whangie.
Killearn
Village
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Killearn – is a small village of approximately 1800 people in the Stirling council area of Scotland. The village is approximately 15 miles north of Glasgow, 7 miles east of Loch Lomond, and sits on the northwest flank of the Campsie Fells, most predominantly in the shadow of the volcanic plug of Dumgoyne, overlooking the confluence of the Endrick Water and Blane Water. Killearn is situated 4 miles northeast of The Whangie.
The Whangie
- Type: Cliff
- Categories: climbing site, sports location, and landform
- Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
55.99423° or 55° 59′ 39″ northLongitude
-4.42011° or 4° 25′ 12″ westOpen location code
9C7QXHVH+MXOpenStreetMap ID
node 33953071OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cliffOpenStreetMap feature
sport=climbing
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