2020

NX6492 : Approaching the highest point on Stroanfreggan Craig

taken 4 years ago, 4 km W of Carroch, Dumfries And Galloway, Scotland

Approaching the highest point on Stroanfreggan Craig
Approaching the highest point on Stroanfreggan Craig
The name Stroanfreggan has Gaelic origins. It possibly derives from 'sron creachann'- bare or wind-swept nose or promontory, which describes the topography here well.

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NX6492, 14 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Alan O'Dowd   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 18 March, 2020   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 21 March, 2020
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NX 6417 9239 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:12.4216N 4:8.1626W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NX 6416 9237
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Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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