Logged Visits:

24th Apr 2024  12:43  by Robert Phillips

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

18th Feb 2024  11:55  by dreamsaddict

FB Number: S3662  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

19th Aug 2023  16:03  by alright_dave

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Head west following the slightly marked path to the right of the fence line from the main path. Dense wood to your right. At the top of the slight rise turn right and keep fence on your left. Do not go through the gate. Trig about 10-20m past the gate.

Windlaw

31st Jan 2023  12:20  by Sealf4

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

2nd pillar of a 3 trig walk, which started with Linn Park Golf Course (AKA dog city). After all the dogs in Linn Park, Cathkin Braes was much quieter, with better trained owners and only one uncalled for encounter. This trig did not quite have the views that Linn Park had, with trees around it but it was still good. There was some damage to the flush bracket. From here, I continued to Cathkin Braes TP

16th Oct 2022  12:45  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Approached from north, steady cycle up the B766 along the cycle path. At roundabout, straight on, heading south east. About 100 metres beyond the roundabout is a tall gate on the left into the field. Through gate and uphill across grass field following worn path. At the top, pillar is visible on the other side of a wire fence, but it is accessible through a gate a little to the east of the pillar and then a short walk back again. Spider and new cap in place. Slightly damaged flush plate, either deliberate attempt to remove some of the numbers or accidental from power tools cutting grass or hedge. Thick vegetation on north east side of pillar, good views in other directions although unobscured views on the other side of the fence. Seems to be some sort of nature reserve, quite a few paths going in different directions. From here headed east to Cathkin Braes.

Windlaw Flush plate
Windlaw South west
Windlaw South east
Windlaw Flush plate

24th Sep 2022  11:00  by RoslynClimbsHills

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 3/10

15th May 2022  14:38  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Easy enough walk up to the trigpoint. Not sure what's happened to the flush bracket, looks a someone has took an axe to it?

Windlaw collage ©thejackrustles

1st Jan 2022  13:24  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked by the park entrance, next to the mini roundabout. Easy walk around to the trig.

1st Jan 2022  11:57  by WeirdWifie

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A New Years Day walk in Cathkin Braes, came across this trig almost hidden in the woodland. I didn't know it was there, I didn't know anything about trig pointing or trig bagging, but a google search for more info when I got home revealed a whole new world to me! I've walked in the hills for decades, I've now got a new purpose to walking. And new walks or perspectives are opening up. So here I am now on TrigpointingUK.

25th Nov 2021  14:49  by Pritch227

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Good parking by the gates to the park.

©Pritch227

25th Nov 2021  14:49  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

soon to be lost amongst a forest

15th Nov 2020  15:25  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

TP6964 - Windlaw ©monkeydestructor

21st Dec 2019  18:24  by pricklyangelduo

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Found on a wander round Cathkin Brass Country Park

©pricklyangelduo

9th Jun 2019  17:30  by descarte1

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

No change in condition from previous visit. I've recapped the pillar with a PETG replacement.

10th Sep 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NS 59474 58191   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

7th Nov 2016  15:14  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: NS 59473 58193   FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked opposite open gates and followed tracks to pillar. Pillar has damage around and to the FB, no cap/plug, BSM type FB, all sight holes open. Decent view from pillar.

Windlaw. Pillar.
Windlaw. Pillar.
Windlaw. Flush bracket.
Windlaw. Top.

14th Feb 2016  11:10  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NS 59470 58197   FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked at roundabout for walk up field saw deer in woods

8th Nov 2015  10:03  by CJO

Gridref: NS 59466 58204   FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Cap missing. Chip from top. Old damage around FB. BSM type.

Windlaw

1st Nov 2015  14:44  by Aqueously90

Gridref: NS 59469 58198   FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Log #207. Simple walk along from main Cathkin Braes car park. Lots of activity on a pleasant Sunday afternoon. Quiet at the pillar though - there are remnants of a fire and numerous scorched beer cans. There is some graffiti on the rear sides of the pillar, and one corner is chipped. The cap is missing. [ExP-165/MiP-8/Rev-2/BM-12/IS-17/Other-3]

FB
Pillar
Corner damage and missing cap

27th Aug 2014  15:38  by milivaig man

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

A lovely day for a easy walk along Cathin Braes. The sun was shining and the visibility good - a little heat haze.

13th Apr 2013  10:56  by sky high boys

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

Unexpectedly nice views. Thru with a bus load for cup semi-final. Good stroll out to the trig.

10th Mar 2013  23:00  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

6th Mar 2011  09:40  by Quadbarrel

Gridref: NS 59470 58200   FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

Easy walk to this one from the delights of Castlemilk. Not a bad view though.

Circular Plate
The Trig

20th Apr 2010  16:24  by SlainteJimmy

Gridref: NS 59474 58189   FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

The cap is missing with all sights open.. the BSM flush bracket and area have been improperly beaten up with fading graffiti and signs of a recent fire at the base... *Pillar by firelight* might make a nice photo. :-)

Windlaw ..a bit beaten-up :-(

28th Feb 2010  09:54  by German68

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

3rd Dec 2009  13:33  by campagvelocet

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 3/10

Ignored by path across field but not by the vandals.

23rd Sep 2009  14:30  by Sandman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

20th Jun 2009  19:23  by clochandighter

Gridref: NS 59472 58193   FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Third visit. For photographs and GPS reading. SITE VISIT: Pillar and FB showing signs of vandalism including recent graffiti. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces southwest, ~231°. All sight holes open, innards blocked with debris. Local vermin have left their cider and lager cans behind. The FB damage is old, possibly done by the forefathers of the present day lowlife, if they ever knew them.

S3677 - Windlaw pillar & FB
S3677 - Windlaw & self

22nd Apr 2009  13:55  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

easy walk throught the country park from Cathkin braes trig, views ok.

28th Feb 2009  11:00  by descarte1

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Easy walk up field from the entrance on Carmunnock Road (south of the pillar). Glorious views across Glasgow and hills to the south. Lived up to its name though. Blustery! Few dings and bashes near the top. Definite angle-grinder fun on the plate.

21st Feb 2009  14:05  by andyc

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Short walk up from busy road.

19th Feb 2009  13:12  by Fester

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Nicked up from the Carmunnock Road to photograph...

View to the north.©Fester

6th Jun 2007  18:00  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Fairly easy access from the North with a bit of a hack though the trees. Reasonable view of Glasgow

9th Aug 2006  19:05  by coinea

Gridref: NS 59473 58192   FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 3/10

On boundary of "Ardencraig Woodland Planting" area of Cathkin Braes Country Park and arable field. Spider centre gone. All sighting holes open but they are only just above ground level.

S3677

28th Mar 2006  11:00  by agentmancuso

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Battered FB. I've never seen one like it. On the edge of Cathkin Braes Country Park, though you'd never know if it wasn't for the sign.

S3677 Windlaw Revisited 29/02/2020

28th Dec 2005  22:47  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

No cap or plug, top chipped, S above numbers, FB criss-crossed as if by angle grinder, legible. In S-N hedge near SE cnr of pasture, nice view.

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus

27th Jan 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 3/10

Revisited to photograph. Also has chip out of top corner.

S3677
S3677
S3677
S3677

23rd Sep 2003  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S3677

5th Aug 1987  15:17  by clochandighter

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Trig 7 of 13 for the day. First visit. To record FB number. The pillar was completed 15th April 1946 costing £7.17s.9d. In 1947 this marker was computed for triangulation as tertiary station NS77/T76 in the Glasgow secondary block. Flush bracket S3677 was levelled for height in 1967. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in September 1971. Flush bracket badly damaged.

S3677 - battered flush bracket

22nd Jul 1987  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S3677  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Pillar in hedge bounding area of long vegetation.