Windy Gyle

Windy Gyle is a mountain summit located along the England-Scotland border in the Scottish Borders. The peak sits at about 619 meters elevation and is crowned with a stone cairn surrounded by grassy slopes.

This summit has served as a boundary marker between England and Scotland for centuries, with Russell's Cairn denoting the official border line. The stone structure sits within the Cheviot Hills range and holds significance as a territorial landmark.

Local shepherds have maintained traditional grazing practices on the mountain slopes for generations, preserving the regional agricultural heritage.

The summit can be reached via the Pennine Way or from starting points near Alwinton village through open moorland terrain. Visitors should prepare for changeable weather and exposed conditions at elevation.

Russell's Cairn features a circular hollow at its center that can shelter hikers during intense winds at the peak. This depression forms a natural windbreak when conditions become severe on the exposed summit.

Location: Scottish Borders

Location: Alwinton

Elevation above the sea: 619 m

GPS coordinates: 55.43062,-2.23009

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07