Brown Hill

Hill, Mountain in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Brown Hill

Whitelee windfarm service entrance The picture looks out onto the public road from the service road that goes into the windfarm and also goes to Lochgoin Farm.
Whitelee windfarm service entrance Credit: Alec MacKinnon

Brown Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is situated approximately 6 miles south of the town of Paisley and stands at an elevation of around 475 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The hill is part of the wider Gleniffer Braes Country Park, a popular recreational area known for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife.

Brown Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby towns of Paisley, Johnstone, and Elderslie. On a clear day, visitors can also catch glimpses of the distant Clyde Estuary and even the iconic skyline of Glasgow. The hill is easily accessible, with several walking trails and footpaths leading to its summit, allowing visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll or more challenging hike.

The hill itself is characterized by its gentle slopes and lush greenery, adorned with a variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and bracken. The area is home to a rich biodiversity, with numerous bird species such as buzzards, kestrels, and pheasants frequently spotted in the vicinity. Brown Hill also boasts a diverse range of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and deer.

For nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers, Brown Hill provides an ideal escape from urban life, offering a tranquil setting for picnics, nature walks, and birdwatching. Its strategic location within Gleniffer Braes Country Park enhances its appeal, as visitors can explore the park's other attractions, including waterfalls, woodland areas, and a network of cycling paths.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.709872/-4.331512 or Grid Reference NS5348. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Whitelee windfarm service entrance The picture looks out onto the public road from the service road that goes into the windfarm and also goes to Lochgoin Farm.
Whitelee windfarm service entrance
The picture looks out onto the public road from the service road that goes into the windfarm and also goes to Lochgoin Farm.
Fence, Dunwan Reservoir A horror, later to give problems.
Fence, Dunwan Reservoir
A horror, later to give problems.
Recursive signage, Dunwan Dam There should be a sign warning about the Reservoir Warning Sign
Recursive signage, Dunwan Dam
There should be a sign warning about the Reservoir Warning Sign
Road, Dunwan Dam
Road, Dunwan Dam
Beach, Dunwan Dam Easier going than the surrounding marsh.
Beach, Dunwan Dam
Easier going than the surrounding marsh.
Shoreline, Dunwan Dam
Shoreline, Dunwan Dam
Inflow, Dunwan Dam There are three pipes discharging water and they can be seen from the Eaglesham Moor road. The water is probably from one or more of the reservoirs to the north.
Inflow, Dunwan Dam
There are three pipes discharging water and they can be seen from the Eaglesham Moor road. The water is probably from one or more of the reservoirs to the north.
Fence, Dunwan Dam A fearsome obstacle, but it is in poor repair and I could squeeze through. Set in marshland which was a much tougher opponent.

Old maps show a track here, but there is nothing on the ground but pain. The track has made it onto the Naturescot core paths map but as is common in the East Renfrewshire council area all but impassible. A brutal struggle.
Fence, Dunwan Dam
A fearsome obstacle, but it is in poor repair and I could squeeze through. Set in marshland which was a much tougher opponent. Old maps show a track here, but there is nothing on the ground but pain. The track has made it onto the Naturescot core paths map but as is common in the East Renfrewshire council area all but impassible. A brutal struggle.
Gate below Braehead Hill My struggle from Dunwan was over - waymarked paths, orienteering map, just spoiled on the Whitelees Wind Farm.
Gate below Braehead Hill
My struggle from Dunwan was over - waymarked paths, orienteering map, just spoiled on the Whitelees Wind Farm.
Dunwan Hill Looks like a bing, but is natural. Carries a hill fort and fine view.
Dunwan Hill
Looks like a bing, but is natural. Carries a hill fort and fine view.
Dunwan moorland In the Whitelees Wind Farm
Dunwan moorland
In the Whitelees Wind Farm
Summit, Dunwan Hill At last I have Dunwan Hill. Off now to do twa.   Dunwan Dam in the background.
Summit, Dunwan Hill
At last I have Dunwan Hill. Off now to do twa. Dunwan Dam in the background.
Dunwan Dam Reservoir seen from Dunwan Hill.
Dunwan Dam
Reservoir seen from Dunwan Hill.
Signpost, Whitelees Wind Farm
Signpost, Whitelees Wind Farm
Blackwoodhill Ruined farm.
Blackwoodhill
Ruined farm.
Summit area, Blackwood Hill There is a toposcope on another summit candidate nearby.
Summit area, Blackwood Hill
There is a toposcope on another summit candidate nearby.
Toposcope, Blackwood Hill At the end of a path in the Whitelee Wind Farm.
Toposcope, Blackwood Hill
At the end of a path in the Whitelee Wind Farm.
Toposcope, Blackwood Hill At the end of a path in the Whitelee Wind Farm.
Toposcope, Blackwood Hill
At the end of a path in the Whitelee Wind Farm.
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Brown Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS5348 (Lat: 55.709872, Lng: -4.331512)

Unitary Authority: East Renfrewshire

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

What 3 Words

///stone.cope.torch. Near Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire

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Brown Hill
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