Windy Hill is a 316 metres (1.037 feet) high hill in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is one of the TuMPs of the Lowlands.
Windy Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 316 m (1,037 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 52 [1] |
Listing | TuMP |
Coordinates | 55°50′15″N 4°41′12″W / 55.83748°N 4.68676°W |
Geography | |
Windy Hill Location in Scotland | |
Location | Renfrewshire, Scotland |
OS grid | NS 3183 6374 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 63 |
Geology | |
Type of rock | Igneous rocks |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike |
The hill is located on the eastern border of the River Calder catchment area[2] and is part of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. Its summit is at OS grid ref NS 3183 6374.[3] Windy Hill is also the name of the first important house designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, which is located in Kilmacolm at some miles from the hill.[4]
The hill is what remains of the top of a volcanic plug.[5] A little east from Windy Hill can be observed a well developed bole horizon (more than 2 metres thick), a type of soil which originates from the weathering of igneous rocks.[6]
The hilltop can be easily accessed from the visitor centre of Muirshiel, following a maintained footpath,[7] and offers a good point of view on the surrounding area.[8] The walk is considered ideal for children too.[9]
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