Broadfield Hill

Hill, Mountain in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Broadfield Hill

Thirdpart Hall farm from the air The smaller Warbowie can also be seen across Black Cart Water. — Thirdpart Hall farm from the air Credit: Thomas Nugent

Broadfield Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the region of Renfrewshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 157 meters (515 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. The hill is situated on the outskirts of the town of Paisley, about 11 kilometers (7 miles) west of Glasgow.

Broadfield Hill is known for its distinctive rounded shape and gentle slopes, making it an accessible destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. It is primarily covered in grassland and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Gleniffer Braes and the River Clyde.

The hill is surrounded by a mixture of residential areas and open countryside, providing a tranquil and picturesque setting. It is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including heather, gorse, and various bird species.

The summit of Broadfield Hill offers a platform for visitors to enjoy breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape, including the distant hills and the urban areas of Paisley and Glasgow. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the towering peaks of the Scottish Highlands.

Overall, Broadfield Hill provides an opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Renfrewshire, offering a peaceful retreat from the urban bustle of nearby towns and cities.

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Broadfield Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.799899/-4.5403044 or Grid Reference NS4059. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Thirdpart Hall farm from the air The smaller Warbowie can also be seen across Black Cart Water.

Thirdpart Hall farm from the air

The smaller Warbowie can also be seen across Black Cart Water.

Howwood railway station An attractive planter at the station declaring &#039;Welcome to Howwood&#039;.

Howwood railway station

An attractive planter at the station declaring 'Welcome to Howwood'.

Howwood Station

Howwood Station

Green, Howwood

Green, Howwood

Field near Howwood Inside a bypass so probably destined for housing.

Field near Howwood

Inside a bypass so probably destined for housing.

Howwood railway station On the Ayr line from Glasgow Central, between Milliken Park and Lochwinnoch.

Howwood railway station

On the Ayr line from Glasgow Central, between Milliken Park and Lochwinnoch.

Howwood railway station On the Ayr line from Glasgow Central, between Milliken Park and Lochwinnoch. Looking towards Milliken Park.

Howwood railway station

On the Ayr line from Glasgow Central, between Milliken Park and Lochwinnoch. Looking towards Milliken Park.

Howwood railway station On the Ayr line from Glasgow Central, between Milliken Park and Lochwinnoch. Viewed from Station Avenue.

Howwood railway station

On the Ayr line from Glasgow Central, between Milliken Park and Lochwinnoch. Viewed from Station Avenue.

Howwood railway station On the Ayr line from Glasgow Central, between Milliken Park and Lochwinnoch. Viewed from Station Avenue.

Howwood railway station

On the Ayr line from Glasgow Central, between Milliken Park and Lochwinnoch. Viewed from Station Avenue.

Howwood Garage On Beith Road.

Howwood Garage

On Beith Road.

Howwood Garage On Beith Road.

Howwood Garage

On Beith Road.

Howwood railway station On the Ayr line from Glasgow Central, between Milliken Park and Lochwinnoch. The shelter on the Glasgow bound platform.

Howwood railway station

On the Ayr line from Glasgow Central, between Milliken Park and Lochwinnoch. The shelter on the Glasgow bound platform.

Model airfield from the air Near Walls Hill, between Howwood and Caldwell.

Model airfield from the air

Near Walls Hill, between Howwood and Caldwell.

Site of West Hartfield

Site of West Hartfield

Lone tree near site of West Hartfield

Lone tree near site of West Hartfield

Minor road south of Walls Hill

Minor road south of Walls Hill

Walls Hill fort from the air The hill, which is beyond Walls Loch, is the site of an iron age fort. This <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/43011/details/walls+hill/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/43011/details/walls+hill/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> to Canmore provides more details.

Walls Hill fort from the air

The hill, which is beyond Walls Loch, is the site of an iron age fort. This Link

to Canmore provides more details.

Walls Hill fort from the air The hill, which is beyond Walls Loch at the lower left corner, is the site of an iron age fort. This <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/43011/details/walls+hill/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/43011/details/walls+hill/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> to Canmore provides more details.

Walls Hill fort from the air

The hill, which is beyond Walls Loch at the lower left corner, is the site of an iron age fort. This Link

to Canmore provides more details.

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Broadfield Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS4059 (Lat: 55.799899, Lng: -4.5403044)

Unitary Authority: Renfrewshire

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Nearby Locations

Skiff Wood Broadfield Hill Corsehead Wood

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Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 55.7968293/-4.5350118

Broadhead Hill

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 55.799926/-4.540269

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