Tinto Hill
Graham hill above the River Clyde
Tinto sits alone above the Clyde Valley and as such affords stunning views in all directions from its huge untidy cairn.Tinto Hill
| Height | 711m |
| Prominence | 442m |
| Meaning | fiery hill |
| Lists | Grahams, 80 Donalds |
| Location | The Borders, The Borders, Galloway and Arran |
| 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 approach Tinto's summit is from the north and is also used for the line of the Tinto Hill Race. But a more quiet alternative is to aim up from Wiston to the south. Peaks : 1 Graham
Ascent : 455m (1490ft) Distance : 5km (3m) Time : 2hr |
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