Tinto Hill
A good one if you are new to hill walking thanks to the well-trodden footpath from start to finish. Lovely views of Lanarkshire and beyond on a clear day! Tinto summit is at 711m / 2332ft so a serious hill walk.
Technical sheet No. 22769571
Calculated time: 3h20[?] 
Distance : 6.79 km
Vertical gain : 477 m
Vertical drop : 477 m
Highest point : 704 m
Lowest point : 227 m 
Difficulty : Difficult
Back to starting point : Yes
Walking
Location : South Lanarkshire
Starting point : N 55.619469° / W 3.645961° 
Today's forecast :
Description
(D/A) From Tinto Hill Car Park there is a very obvious path heading South from the information board. This continues all the way to the summit, making navigation very easy on a clear day.
(1) 1.2km along ignore a smaller track off to the left, instead keeping to the main route (South).
(2) You will pass a cairn 800m further along, where the ground will flatten out. Just beyond that there is a fork in the path- keep right (South) to start heading uphill once again.
(3) Another fork awaits you 270m up the hill - You can go either way as the paths later meet up again however I suggest keeping left (South East) to avoid the hill’s craggy side.
(4) The track meets a fenceline which you should follow South to the summit (711m).
Return via the same route to arrive back at Tinto Hill Car Park (D/A)
Waypoints :
D/A : km 0 - alt. 227 m - Tinto Hill Car Park (ML12 6HU)
1 : km 1.16 - alt. 331 m - Ignore path on the left
2 : km 2 - alt. 480 m - Cairn
3 : km 2.29 - alt. 525 m - Fork - suggest keep left
4 : km 3.06 - alt. 638 m - Fenceline
D/A : km 6.79 - alt. 227 m - Tinto Hill Car Park (ML12 6HU)
Useful Information
For more information and a route review visit Gillian's Walks
Proper hiking boots essential as track is made from loose stone. Map and compass recommended especially if visibility is poor. Note that in winter conditions, crampons and ice axe may be required. Conditions on the hills of Scotland can change suddenly so always carry spare clothing and food/drink supplies.
Visorando and this author cannot be held responsible in the case of accidents or problems occuring on this walk.
During the walk or to do/see around
- Tinto Hill race - an annual event usually in November.
- Tinto summit - trig point and Bronze Age circular cairn said to be approx 43cm in diameter and 6m in height
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