Tinto Hill
Tinto sits alone above the Clyde Valley and as such affords stunning views in all directions from its huge untidy cairn.
Tinto Hill
| Height | 712m |
| Prominence | 442m |
| Meaning | fiery hill |
| Lists | Fionas (F76) Donalds |
| Location | Tinto and Culter Fells, The Borders |
| Grid Ref | NS953343 |
| Lat/Lon | 55.59169, -3.66255 |
Tinto Hill is an isolated peak sitting in South Lanarkshire overlooking the River Clyde. From most directions it is conical in shape, though its main crest stretches over 4km from west to east.
Routes approach Tinto's summit from various directions with the route from the north being by far the most popular and also used for the line of the Tinto Hill Race.
If you prefer a more quiet route with fair lack of boot traffic, then a fine alternative to Tinto is to aim up from Wiston to the south.
Routes up Tinto
Tinto from Wiston and Thankerton | |
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The most popular route up Tinto Hill is from Thankerton, also used in the hill race. A quieter alternative ascends from Wiston to the south. Peaks : 1 Fiona
Ascent : 455m (1490ft) Distance : 5km (3m) Time : 2hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.