Windy Gyle

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Windy Gyle
Windy Gyle, seen from the southwest ridge of Shillhope Law
Elevation	619 m (2031 ft)
Location	Cheviot Hills, England/Scotland
Prominence	113 m
Topo map	OS Landranger 80
OS grid reference	NT855153
Listing	Donald , Hewitt, Nuttall

Windy Gyle is a hill in the Cheviot Hills, right on the border between England and Scotland . It lies on the border ridge, and like the other hills in the area is rounded and grass-covered. Although maps show the border passing right through the summit, the summit cairn lies a few metres north of the fence that marks the border.

The Pennine Way crosses the summit, thus providing one possible route of ascent. Windy Gyle may also be climbed from the Coquet valley to the south (England), or from Cocklawfoot to the north (Scotland). There are a number or routes from both sides, and circular walks are possible.

There are good views from the summit north towards the Scottish Borders, Eildon Hills and Edinburgh.