Tinto Hill
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 8 kms | 03:30 (hrs:mins) | 450 metres | Explorer 335 - Lanark & Tinto Hills |
Description
Tinto Hill is the largest and most prominent landmark in the upper reaches of the Clyde Valley and stands in complete isolation. For this reason, in good weather it provides excellent views through 360°.
The route starts at a large car park at Fallburn and follows a broad path which passes an ancient circular fort on the left and continues along the ridge over Totherin Hill which is an outlier of the main summit and is about half way along the walk. The route then continues steeply up towards the summit standing at 707 metres with it's unusually large cairn.
The summit provides panoramic views on a clear day of both east and west coasts, south towards the Scotland-England border and north to the Trossachs.
Access Info
By Car - From Lanark take the A73 heading east towards Biggar for around 10 kms to reach a minor road on the right leading to Fallburn where there is a car park and the walk start.
By Bus - services run regularly between Lanark and Biggar along the A73.
Nearest train station is Carstairs Railway at 10.4km away.
Additional Info
The name of Tinto hill is derived from the red felsite rocks visible on the hillside.
Only a mile SE of Tinto is the remains of Fatlips Castle. Swallow Tinto hotel is at the foot of Tinto hill which is set in 5 acres of mature gardens and has a bar and two restaurants.
