Neilston Pad
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| Neilston Pad | |
|---|---|
| "The Pad" | |
 Neilston Pad from Kirkton Road | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 261 m (856 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Corse Hill[1] |
| Coordinates | 55°45′55″N 4°25′46″W / 55.765251°N 4.42957°W |
| Geography | |
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Neilston Pad, referred to locally as The Pad, is a distinctive hill in East Renfrewshire, situated a mile (1.5 km) south of the village of Neilston.
Its highest point is 261 metres (856 ft)[1] and is characterised by a relatively flat summit plateau surrounded by steep slopes[2] and distinctive forestry on its eastern side. Its odd shape and prominence make it easily identifiable and visible from many areas in Glasgow.
The area was managed by Elderslie Estates from the 1990s until it was sold to a private buyer or consortium in 2021.[3]
Neilston Pad has a well constructed gravel path surrounding it extending to access paths from the north and south. A number of secondary paths exist, one of which leads to the summit.[4]
Summit
Reservoirs
The area surrounding Neilston Pad includes a number of reservoirs. Craighall Reservoir, known locally as Craighall Dam, lies to the west, Snypes Reservoir to the east and a smaller body of water sits north known as Keepers Dam.[5]
