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Windy Gyle

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Windy Gyle is a 619-metre mountain in Scottish Borders. It is one of the 89 Donalds, and a Hewitt besides. It is one of 57 hills the Albion Guide charts in Scottish Borders. Bloodybush Edge and Cairn Hill West Top are among the hills within 5.7 km.

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