Hills & Mountains
Windy Hill
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WINDY HILL (316 m)
Saturday 2 January 2021
Saturday 2 January 2021
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. 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. // The hill is what remains of the top of a volcanic plug. 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. 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. The walk is considered ideal for children too. (to edit)*
Tier 4 lockdown measures were in force for the entire Scottish Mainland and the Isle of Skye due to increasing COVID infections over the Festive period, therefore travelling outwith your own local authority area was against government advice etc// Excellent forecast cold / clear etc
Above: Looking south from the top, back down the route of approach.
These views look in the opposite direction.
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