We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
David C.
Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader
A steady climb to a prominent and popular hill to the south of Glasgow, the site of a neolithic hill fort. We return over a less frequented top.
A singularly prominent hill, Tinto offers fine views over the Clyde Valley and, on a clear day, northwards into the Trossachs and south as far as the borders.
Local Grade: B
Terrain: Broad track to rocky summit, and then grassy track and road for direct return or grassy track and some open hillside for optional cross-country return.
Max height: 711 m.
Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 72.
Tinto Hill car park at Fallburn off the A73. Distance from Helensburgh: 70 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour 30 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 14.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:30.
