Brownhill Moss

Downs, Moorland in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Brownhill Moss

Heading north along the Kelly Cut path at White Hill — Heading north along the Kelly Cut path at White Hill Credit: Colin Park

Brownhill Moss is a picturesque area located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Spanning across a vast expanse of downs and moorland, it offers a stunning natural landscape that attracts both locals and tourists alike.

The downs of Brownhill Moss are characterized by rolling hills covered in lush greenery. The area is home to a variety of plant species, including heather, bracken, and gorse. These downs provide a habitat for numerous bird species, such as skylarks and meadow pipits, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The moorland area of Brownhill Moss is a sight to behold. With its vast stretches of open land and peat bogs, it offers a unique and intriguing landscape. The moorland is adorned with a diverse range of flora, including cotton grass, bog moss, and wildflowers. It is also inhabited by various wildlife species, including deer, rabbits, and foxes.

Visitors to Brownhill Moss can enjoy a range of outdoor activities. The downs are ideal for hiking and walking, with several well-marked trails that allow visitors to explore the area at their own pace. The moorland provides an excellent backdrop for photography enthusiasts, with its dramatic scenery and ever-changing light.

Overall, Brownhill Moss is a natural haven that showcases the beauty of Renfrewshire's downs and moorland. Whether you are seeking outdoor adventure, wildlife spotting, or simply a peaceful retreat in nature, this area offers something for everyone.

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Brownhill Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.890615/-4.8185752 or Grid Reference NS2369. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heading north along the Kelly Cut path at White Hill

Heading north along the Kelly Cut path at White Hill

Following the Kelly Cut at the head of Glenshilloch Burn

Following the Kelly Cut at the head of Glenshilloch Burn

Ferret of Keith Moor Looking north across Ferret of Keith Moor with Dunrod Hill in the background.

Ferret of Keith Moor

Looking north across Ferret of Keith Moor with Dunrod Hill in the background.

Mark Nightingale

On Berry Hill The summit of Berry Hill, a small patch of spring green in the midst of brown heather moorland, is marked with the remnants of a small cairn.

On Berry Hill

The summit of Berry Hill, a small patch of spring green in the midst of brown heather moorland, is marked with the remnants of a small cairn.

Mark Nightingale

Rottenburn Bridge

Rottenburn Bridge

Kelly Cut The cut at about halfway between Wemyss Bay and Cornalees. The path is very red and there is some sandstone exposed.

Kelly Cut

The cut at about halfway between Wemyss Bay and Cornalees. The path is very red and there is some sandstone exposed.

Kelly Cut Earthen track beside the old aqueduct, an 1840s extension to the Greenock Cut.

Kelly Cut

Earthen track beside the old aqueduct, an 1840s extension to the Greenock Cut.

Kelly Cut The aqueduct breaches a watershed between the Kelly Glen and Daff Glen. There is a deep cutting here.

Kelly Cut

The aqueduct breaches a watershed between the Kelly Glen and Daff Glen. There is a deep cutting here.

Bridge, Kelly Cut An overflow from the cut, it feeds the Glenshilloch Burn.

Bridge, Kelly Cut

An overflow from the cut, it feeds the Glenshilloch Burn.

Glenshilloch Burn A view down the course of the Glenshilloch Burn from the Kelly Cut.

Glenshilloch Burn

A view down the course of the Glenshilloch Burn from the Kelly Cut.

Half way sign, Kelly Cut Half way from Cornalees to Wemyss Bay.

Half way sign, Kelly Cut

Half way from Cornalees to Wemyss Bay.

Old Largs Road

Old Largs Road

Old Largs Road & Rottenburn Bridge

Old Largs Road & Rottenburn Bridge

Old Largs Road & Rottenburn Bridge

Old Largs Road & Rottenburn Bridge

North Rotten Burn

North Rotten Burn

Old Largs Road north of Rottenburn Bridge

Old Largs Road north of Rottenburn Bridge

Cairn on Garvock Hill View towards Compensation Reservoir &amp; Loch Thom

Cairn on Garvock Hill

View towards Compensation Reservoir & Loch Thom

Footbridge Over Glenshilloch burn on the Kelly Cut Trail not recommended for a cycle.

Footbridge

Over Glenshilloch burn on the Kelly Cut Trail not recommended for a cycle.

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Brownhill Moss is located at Grid Ref: NS2369 (Lat: 55.890615, Lng: -4.8185752)

Unitary Authority: Inverclyde

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Lat/Long: 55.8931934/-4.8169938

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