Windy Hill

Hill, Mountain in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Windy Hill

Clear fell in Ladymuir forest Ladymuir is a commercial conifer plantation and the forest track is part of the Ladymuir trail. Craig Minnan is visible through the mist.
Clear fell in Ladymuir forest Credit: wrobison

Windy Hill is a prominent hill located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 10 miles southwest of Glasgow, it is part of the larger Kilpatrick Hills range. The hill stands at an impressive height of 317 meters (1,040 feet) above sea level, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Windy Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Its diverse landscape encompasses heathland, moorland, and mixed woodland, providing habitats for a variety of wildlife species. The hill is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including heather, gorse, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species.

There are several well-marked trails and footpaths that wind their way up and around Windy Hill, catering to different levels of fitness and hiking abilities. These trails offer visitors the opportunity to explore the hill's natural beauty while enjoying invigorating walks and hikes.

At the summit of Windy Hill, visitors are rewarded with stunning panoramic vistas that stretch across Renfrewshire and beyond. On clear days, the views can extend as far as the Isle of Arran in the west and the Campsie Fells in the east, providing a truly awe-inspiring sight.

Access to Windy Hill is relatively easy, with ample parking available at the nearby visitor center. The hill is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, Windy Hill provides a wonderful opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of Renfrewshire.

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Windy Hill Images

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Clear fell in Ladymuir forest Ladymuir is a commercial conifer plantation and the forest track is part of the Ladymuir trail. Craig Minnan is visible through the mist.
Clear fell in Ladymuir forest
Ladymuir is a commercial conifer plantation and the forest track is part of the Ladymuir trail. Craig Minnan is visible through the mist.
Windy Hill Cairn
Windy Hill Cairn
Larches above Heathfield Larches in a rather exposed location just west of Heathfield.
Larches above Heathfield
Larches in a rather exposed location just west of Heathfield.
Road below Heathfield Looking along the road down the Calder Valley from below Heathfield.
Road below Heathfield
Looking along the road down the Calder Valley from below Heathfield.
Little Craig Minnan and Windy Hill View south across the bleak moorland of Muirshiel Country Park towards the basalt outcrops of Little Craig Minnan and Windy Hill.
Little Craig Minnan and Windy Hill
View south across the bleak moorland of Muirshiel Country Park towards the basalt outcrops of Little Craig Minnan and Windy Hill.
Grave & Monument to Lord Francis Nathaniel Conyngham Born 24 September 1832. Died 14 September 1880. Member of Parliament for County Clare.
Grave & Monument to Lord Francis Nathaniel Conyngham
Born 24 September 1832. Died 14 September 1880. Member of Parliament for County Clare.
Path leading to Windy Hill
Path leading to Windy Hill
Path leading to Windy Hill
Path leading to Windy Hill
Cairn on Windy Hill
Cairn on Windy Hill
Craig Minnan
Craig Minnan
Craig Minnan
Craig Minnan
Craig Minnan
Craig Minnan
Minor road near Heathfield
Minor road near Heathfield
View towards Misty Law
View towards Misty Law
Woodland south of Heathfield
Woodland south of Heathfield
In Muirshiel Country Park
In Muirshiel Country Park
Grown out hedge. A familiar sight in Wales, replicated here in Renfrewshire. The remains of an old hawthorn hedge, now grown out and just a line of old trees. This is near the upper limits of enclosed farmland in the Calder Glen, but the farm, Heathfield is now a ruin, the land grazed from elsewhere.
Grown out hedge.
A familiar sight in Wales, replicated here in Renfrewshire. The remains of an old hawthorn hedge, now grown out and just a line of old trees. This is near the upper limits of enclosed farmland in the Calder Glen, but the farm, Heathfield is now a ruin, the land grazed from elsewhere.
Path, Muirsheil Country Park Muirsheil was the second country park to open in Scotland (1970) Rather remote on the site of an old lodge in a sporting estate. The horse chestnuts in the photo probably date to tree planting programme early in the life of the park.
A lovely place for a day out with helpful and friendly staff.
Path, Muirsheil Country Park
Muirsheil was the second country park to open in Scotland (1970) Rather remote on the site of an old lodge in a sporting estate. The horse chestnuts in the photo probably date to tree planting programme early in the life of the park. A lovely place for a day out with helpful and friendly staff.
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Windy Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS3163 (Lat: 55.8375, Lng: -4.6868623)

Unitary Authority: Renfrewshire

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Located within 500m of 55.8375,-4.6868623
Windy Hill
Ele: 316
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.8374726/-4.6866883
Craig Minnan
Ele: 302
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.8401958/-4.6815701
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