| 词条 | Windy Hill, Renfrewshire |
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| name = Windy Hill | photo = Windy Hill rock outcrops.png | photo_caption = | elevation_m = 316 | elevation_ref = [1] | prominence = 52 [1] | parent_peak = | listing = TuMP | location = Renfrewshire, Scotland | coordinates = {{coord|55.83748|N|4.68676|W|display=inline,title|region:GB_type:mountain}} | range = | grid_ref_UK = NS 3183 6374 | topo = OS Landranger 63 | map = Scotland | map_caption = Location in Scotland | age = | geology = Igneous rocks | easiest_route = Hike }} Windy Hill is a 316 metres (1.037 feet) high hill in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is one of the TuMPs of the Lowlands. GeographyThe 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]. GeologyThe hill is what remains of the top of a volcanic plug[5] A little east from Windy Hill can be observed a well developped bole horizon (more than 2 metres thick), a type of soil which originates fom the weathering of igneous rocks.[6]. Access to the summitThe hilltop can be easily accessed from the visitor centre of Muirshiel, following a mantained footpath[7], and offers a good point of view on the surrouding area[8]. The walk is considered ideal for children too.[9] See also
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1 : Mountains and hills of Renfrewshire |
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