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South Lanarkshire

Tinto Hill – 11% Climb loop from Carstairs

Bike touring routes & trails

South Lanarkshire

Tinto Hill – 11% Climb loop from Carstairs

Moderate

4.0

(2)

10

riders

Tinto Hill – 11% Climb loop from Carstairs

01:48

29.4km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24 m for 12 m

After 29.4 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.04 km

Closed Road with Weight and Height Restrictions

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Accessible by bike, super smooth tarmac

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2

18.4 km

Tinto Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tinto Hill is the graceful cone shaped hill on Lanarkshire’s southern horizon. At 707 metres it is the highest point in central Scotland and the perfect introduction to hill walking.

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3

22.1 km

Robert Burns Memorial at Covington Mains Farm

Highlight • Historical Site

4

22.1 km

The Milk Hut (Cows of Covington)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Self service freshly made milkshakes at an enterprising and gloriously situated hilltop dairy farm

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5

22.9 km

Highland Cattle Pasture

Highlight • Natural

6

26.9 km

Biggar to Lanark Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

7

28.0 km

11% Climb

Highlight • Climb

8

28.2 km

Clyde Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Clyde Bridge Open - more routes available

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B

29.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

1.27 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

10.3 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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