Tinto Hill circular
past
Tinto Hill, Biggar, UK
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Spaces can be booked here on Heylo or directly at
https://fifeoutandabout.weebly.com/walk-programme.html
A circular walk up Tinto Hill a 712m Graham and Donald in South Lanarkshire. A visually prominent hill in the area this is a popular spot. A bronze age burial cairn caps the summit adding to the attraction.
Rather than go up the over-used path from Fallburn, we will go up the steeper southern side from Wiston and return via Lochlyoch Hill and Howgate Mouth. This will make a circular walk albeit with approx. 3km of quiet road walking (which will be split between the start and finish of the walk).
Hill information available at
https://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/hill-view/?rf=1678
.Distance: approx 7 miles
Ascent: approx 500 m
Terrain: Mostly paths/tracks/ATV tracks with some road walking
Grade: Silver - see grading information at
https://fifeoutandabout.weebly.com/walk-grades.html
for explanationEstimated walking time: Approx 5 hours including a lunch stop
What to bring:
WATERPROOFS (ideally breathable)
WALKING BOOTS (unlikely that trainers or walking shoes will be suitable)
SOCKS (should have loop stitch padding. Using liner socks may help reduce blisters)
CLOTHING SYSTEM (breathable and wicking. Cotton is not suitable for hillwalking)
EXTRA INSULATION LAYER (to be carried in addition to what you are wearing)
HATS AND GLOVES
FOOD/DRINK (for lunch plus extra for emergency)
EMERGENCY SURVIVAL (BIVVY) BAG (absolutely essential please do not attend a walk without one. A foil blanket is not a substitute)
SMALL FIRST AID KIT
TORCH (preferably head torch)
MAP AND COMPASS (Essential even if using a GPS as your main navigation tool)
WHISTLE AND MOBILE PHONE (fully charged)
RUCKSACK (30 - 35 litres for summer hillwalking. Smaller (i.e. 20 - 25 litres is ok for low level walks)
GAITERS (optional)
WALKING POLES (optional)
SUNHAT / SUNSCREEN / SUNGLASSES (sunny days)
INSECT REPELLENT (summer months only)
Proposed route: Please see
https://explore.osmaps.com/route/33257752/tinto-and-lochlyoch?lat=55.58245&lon=-3.69208&zoom=14.4558&style=Standard&type=2d
for route details.Meeting details: Ready to start walking by 10am. We will be starting from a small layby on the B7055. Details will be provided nearer the time. Please note that there is very limited parking (probably 2 cars) so car share will be essential for this walk (at least for the final section - we could meet up somewhere like Symington and car share from there if people need to bring their own car).
nb: accuracy of the Google Map is not guaranteed please read the information provided above)
You are reminded that this is not a led walk. We walk as equals and you are responsible for your own safety and welfare. Please ensure you have read our participation agreement before joining the walk.
More Fife Out and About walks are available on our website
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Tinto Hill circular
past
Tinto Hill, Biggar, UK
Hosts
About
Spaces can be booked here on Heylo or directly at
https://fifeoutandabout.weebly.com/walk-programme.html
A circular walk up Tinto Hill a 712m Graham and Donald in South Lanarkshire. A visually prominent hill in the area this is a popular spot. A bronze age burial cairn caps the summit adding to the attraction.
Rather than go up the over-used path from Fallburn, we will go up the steeper southern side from Wiston and return via Lochlyoch Hill and Howgate Mouth. This will make a circular walk albeit with approx. 3km of quiet road walking (which will be split between the start and finish of the walk).
Hill information available at
https://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/hill-view/?rf=1678
.Distance: approx 7 miles
Ascent: approx 500 m
Terrain: Mostly paths/tracks/ATV tracks with some road walking
Grade: Silver - see grading information at
https://fifeoutandabout.weebly.com/walk-grades.html
for explanationEstimated walking time: Approx 5 hours including a lunch stop
What to bring:
WATERPROOFS (ideally breathable)
WALKING BOOTS (unlikely that trainers or walking shoes will be suitable)
SOCKS (should have loop stitch padding. Using liner socks may help reduce blisters)
CLOTHING SYSTEM (breathable and wicking. Cotton is not suitable for hillwalking)
EXTRA INSULATION LAYER (to be carried in addition to what you are wearing)
HATS AND GLOVES
FOOD/DRINK (for lunch plus extra for emergency)
EMERGENCY SURVIVAL (BIVVY) BAG (absolutely essential please do not attend a walk without one. A foil blanket is not a substitute)
SMALL FIRST AID KIT
TORCH (preferably head torch)
MAP AND COMPASS (Essential even if using a GPS as your main navigation tool)
WHISTLE AND MOBILE PHONE (fully charged)
RUCKSACK (30 - 35 litres for summer hillwalking. Smaller (i.e. 20 - 25 litres is ok for low level walks)
GAITERS (optional)
WALKING POLES (optional)
SUNHAT / SUNSCREEN / SUNGLASSES (sunny days)
INSECT REPELLENT (summer months only)
Proposed route: Please see
https://explore.osmaps.com/route/33257752/tinto-and-lochlyoch?lat=55.58245&lon=-3.69208&zoom=14.4558&style=Standard&type=2d
for route details.Meeting details: Ready to start walking by 10am. We will be starting from a small layby on the B7055. Details will be provided nearer the time. Please note that there is very limited parking (probably 2 cars) so car share will be essential for this walk (at least for the final section - we could meet up somewhere like Symington and car share from there if people need to bring their own car).
nb: accuracy of the Google Map is not guaranteed please read the information provided above)
You are reminded that this is not a led walk. We walk as equals and you are responsible for your own safety and welfare. Please ensure you have read our participation agreement before joining the walk.
More Fife Out and About walks are available on our website
Going
Register to see all event details
Where your group belongs