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Windyhill

Windyhill
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Where we are

Latest forest information

Some sections of the site have been closed due to a number of fallen and windblown trees. For your safety please follow any on site safety signage. We will clear the trees and have the trails open again as soon as possible.  

About

Wander through woodland to Brandyburn waterfall

The gentle slope of Windyhill leads up through birch and oak woodland to views of Paisley, Glasgow and the Kilpatrick Hills. Continue on to the southern edge of the wood to find the Brandyburn waterfall, a popular local beauty spot.

Facilities and access

Walking
Walking

There are shops, places to eat and public toilets in Johnstone.

Windyhill route card (PDF)

Getting here

Windyhill is on the south side of Johnstone, just over Auchenlodment Road from Bluebell Wood. Why not combine a walk through both into a longer adventure?

If you want to get here by car, a small number of parking spaces are available on Auchenlodment Road. Head north from the junction with Rannoch Road.

Using SatNav?

PA5 0SP is the nearest postcode.

Public transport

The forest is less than 1 mile from Johnstone railway station, and there are bus services along Rannoch Road to the edge of the woodland. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.

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Get in touch

Have a question or suggestion for improvement?

Email
enquiries.central@forestryandland.gov.scot
Phone
0300 067 6600 (option 1)
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Nearby forests

Drooping conifer branch

1
Bluebell Wood

Pretty, open woodland on the hillside above Johnstone

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Distance from 'Bluebell Wood': 0.47 miles
Drooping conifer branch

2
Rannoch Wood

Mature woodland of tall beech and sycamore trees

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Distance from 'Rannoch Wood': 0.65 miles
Drooping conifer branch

3
Boden Boo

A woodland and riverside beach beneath Erskine Bridge

Facilities and activities
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Walking
Walking
Parking
Parking
Picnic area
Picnic area
Distance from 'Boden Boo': 6.85 miles
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