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: November 5, 2025

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Bus stop

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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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19.2 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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25.5 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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

2.25 km

561 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

19.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

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Friday 19 December

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