Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Where Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill is located
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill is tucked into York County, on the outskirts of York. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
The street address is 1860 Black Hwy, York, SC 29745. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding York County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and York itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Upstate South Carolina orchard with PYO apples and hard cider.
If you're looking for U-Pick near York, SC, Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Apple Picking at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill grows 5 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill tracks the rest of South Carolina. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
Hours & Season Dates
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill is located
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill is tucked into York County, on the outskirts of York. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
The street address is 1860 Black Hwy, York, SC 29745. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding York County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and York itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is apple picking season at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill?+
Apple season at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill runs from Mid August to Early November.
What are Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill's hours?+
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill is open Thu-Sun 10am-5pm Aug-Nov. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill?+
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill grows Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Rome, Winesap. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill?+
Beyond picking, Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill offers Pick-your-own, Hard cider, Cider donuts.
Data source: Manual entry · Confidence: High
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