Tinto Hill Car Park – Cadger’s Brig loop from Hyndford Bridge

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Tinto Hill Car Park – Cadger’s Brig loop from Hyndford Bridge

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Tinto Hill Car Park – Cadger’s Brig loop from Hyndford Bridge

02:34

41.7km

380m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.00 km

Carmichael Hill

Highlight • Climb

Disgusting hill no matter what gear

Tip by

10.3 km

Tinto Hill Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

It even has a portable loo!

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10.4 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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12.4 km

Cadger’s Brig

Highlight • Historical Site

Its name derives from it traditionally having been crossed by William Wallace disguised as a cadger (hawker) on his way to where the English were camped, near Biggar.

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19.3 km

Biggar lies on the A72 Clyde Valley Tourist Route and could be called South Lanarkshire's gateway to the Borders. It nestles among rolling hills and has spectacular views of Tinto Hill, the highest hill in South Lanarkshire.

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19.6 km

Zest Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic sandwich shop, check out the paninis.

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25.6 km

Shieldhill Castle

Highlight • Other

Standing resemblant in six acres of idyllic private gardens on the outskirts of Biggar and only a stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh.

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41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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