Local favourite viewpoint · Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

Windmill Head

Windmill Head is a viewpoint in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Windmill Head: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Windmill Head

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Windmill Head: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Windmill Head — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.29465, -53.57284. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Windmill Head?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Windmill Head?

    Nearby: Pouch Island (river spot, 20 km), Winsors Island (river spot, 22 km), Silver Fox Island (river spot, 39 km), Offer Wadham Lighthouse (beach, 45 km), Funk Island (river spot, 73 km), Fogo Island (river spot, 73 km).