Whitelee Visitor Centre
Whitelee Visitor Centre
Whitelee Visitor Centre
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Whitelee is the UK's largest onshore windfarm, located on Eaglesham Moor just 20 minutes from central Glasgow. Its 215 turbines generate up to 539 megawatts of electricity, enough to power just under 300,000 homes*. With more than 130 kilometres of trails to explore, on foot, by cycle or by horse, with free parking and free entry to our onsite Visitor Centre, Whitelee is a great destination for a day out with the whole family. *298,837 homes per year based on the expected average capacity factor of 27% and an average annual domestic electricity usage of 4,266kWh
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David R
Glasgow, UK533 contributions
Mar. 2023
The information in the centre is pretty good, and it's free parking for when you want to walk around the wind turbines.
We could see North to Ben Lomond, and West to Arran & Ailsa Craig. Very pretty!
Soup + bread + tea (*2) + a scone came to £12.20 - not cheap, but okay. The Red Pepper & tomato soup was stunning!
We could see North to Ben Lomond, and West to Arran & Ailsa Craig. Very pretty!
Soup + bread + tea (*2) + a scone came to £12.20 - not cheap, but okay. The Red Pepper & tomato soup was stunning!
Written 6 March 2023
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Kevin C
Guildford, UK6 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Friends
Standing under one of the turbines as the wind picks up is an awe inspiring experience. We took the electric bus tour with guide driver Stuart. He was very knowledgeable and hugely entertaining. I will definitely visit again.
Written 28 September 2022
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Louise S
2 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Friends
I'm not getting into what happened but what I will say is my dog didn't make it home. Under no circumstances should you walk your dog here. IT IS NOT SAFE, YOUR DOG IS IN DANGER.
Written 23 August 2022
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Sar250885
Dumbarton, UK233 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Family
Such an amazing well kept place!! paths are accessible for all, I'd say prams and wheelchairs, mobility etc
we didn't take our bikes but I saw lots of people cycling around and it looked incredible. We did however just the short walk to the lookout and back and such incredible views.
It's incredible to get up so close to a wind farm thing and watch the way it works and read the information and hear nothing at all!!!! BLISS
We pulled up and the car park was busy so we assumed it was crowded but the place is so big with so many different walks we never saw anyone! Plenty of parking.
The cafe was great too really good prices and food.
incredible family day out with the dogs too and to think it's FREE!!! just a picnic needed xx
Can't wait to return!!!
we didn't take our bikes but I saw lots of people cycling around and it looked incredible. We did however just the short walk to the lookout and back and such incredible views.
It's incredible to get up so close to a wind farm thing and watch the way it works and read the information and hear nothing at all!!!! BLISS
We pulled up and the car park was busy so we assumed it was crowded but the place is so big with so many different walks we never saw anyone! Plenty of parking.
The cafe was great too really good prices and food.
incredible family day out with the dogs too and to think it's FREE!!! just a picnic needed xx
Can't wait to return!!!
Written 26 July 2022
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neilscharlton
Glasgow, UK8 contributions
Apr. 2022
Sadly, several trips here have been spoiled by irresponsible dog owners/walkers.
Significant dog fowling, uncontrolled dogs causing a hazard for small children and cyclists and in one instance I was attacked while the gormless owner shouted from the distance that her dogs weren’t used to strangers.
Significant dog fowling, uncontrolled dogs causing a hazard for small children and cyclists and in one instance I was attacked while the gormless owner shouted from the distance that her dogs weren’t used to strangers.
Written 6 July 2022
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Lorna Waters
Glasgow, UK141 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
New to Scotland in 2021 and just starting to venture out. Found Whitelee via the internet. We wanted somewhere to walk with our Puppy and then have some lunch and a coffee. The park is beautiful and the view are just as outstanding. It was amazing being so close to the wind turbines. We did 3 miles in total and was still in sight of the coffee house. You could spend all day and still not get far.
We turned back to the visitors centre for lunch.
The centre is beautiful with lots of information its fascinating facts. The cafe is lovely with views across the park with an outside area for those with dogs.
Good prices for soup and sandwich it has been a lovely day.
Well worth the visit.
We turned back to the visitors centre for lunch.
The centre is beautiful with lots of information its fascinating facts. The cafe is lovely with views across the park with an outside area for those with dogs.
Good prices for soup and sandwich it has been a lovely day.
Well worth the visit.
Written 12 May 2022
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Scottish-Hidden-Gems🏴💎
Ayrshire, UK6,718 contributions
Apr. 2022 • Friends
We visited recently for the first time, it's a small but informative exhibition with a few fun interactive displays.
The staff are helpful and friendly. We didn't eat in the cafe but the menu looked reasonably good and there's plenty of seats, we might try it next time.
It definitely worth a visit here as there are plenty of walks and bike trails around the windfarm.
The staff are helpful and friendly. We didn't eat in the cafe but the menu looked reasonably good and there's plenty of seats, we might try it next time.
It definitely worth a visit here as there are plenty of walks and bike trails around the windfarm.
Written 28 April 2022
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Alexander K
5 contributions
Jan. 2021 • Couples
The path from the visitors centre to the main walking areas is on quite a steep slope. It had not been gritted and was in a very dangerous ice covered state. They had managed to grit the access road for the windfarm workers vehicles so money obviously comes before the safety of the public. I do not expect the whole area to be gritted but this is a 300 metre path that all visitors have to navigate. When we finally made it to the area where the paths diverge and take you to different areas we found every bin in the area overflowing with bags of dog poo and takeaway coffee containers. This has not built up over a few days of bad weather. It was clear they had not been emptied for some considerable time. Dog owners are doing their bit - to an extent- by trying to use the bins but if the bin is clearly full why just dump the bag beside it ! A lovely winters walk spoiled. Rant over.
Written 7 January 2021
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Maria B
Glasgow, UK7 contributions
Nov. 2019 • Friends
Loved my visit. We walked a total of ten miles along the various paths. Good to see there is a good choice of different lengths of paths. Well maintained throughout.
Written 5 January 2020
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morinaki
Glasgow18 contributions
Oct. 2019
Great walks ,lovely coffee shop and great for cyclists . We also visited the visitors centre very interesting
Written 26 October 2019
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Thanks for the review, glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written 5 November 2019
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Catherine Mary M
8 contributions
Hello! Are the public toilets open in the time of Covid?
The only public toilets are located within the visitor centre, which is currently shut for the winter period (same every year), and is hoping to reopen in the spring, Covid-19 restrictions permitting of course. After the initial lockdown last year, they re-opened at weekends for a few months for toilet access and takeaway from the café only. Check their website for info.
Is there parking as we have a car and id so how much dose it cost
Splishsplasher
Scotland, UK340 contributions
Hello, There is ample free parking spaces, and there is no charge to enter the visitor centre.
21Irene
Mauchline, UK
Is there an entry fee and what is the cost and times of the bus tour?
Thanks, Irene
Scottish21
Glasgow, UK313 contributions
There isn't an entry fee for the visitor centre or the windfarm.
Copied and pasted text below from the winfdarm website
Bus tours are £3.50 adult & £2.50 child/concession. A family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children is available for £10. Under 5s are free.
For more information please call 0141 614 0851.
Please be aware that guided tours may be cancelled at short notice due to adverse weather.
Happywanderer026
Glasgow, UK30 contributions
Hi, is the visitor centre open on 31st March?
raycblue
Portsmouth, UK103 contributions
Yes it is...10:00 till 17:00. Café closes at 16:30.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitelee Visitor Centre
- Whitelee Visitor Centre is open:
- Thu - Sun 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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