The Round TInto 30 - Challenging Ride

This is a challenging but rewarding route. The first part of the route climbs around 800 feet, so requires a good level of cycle fitness.

We leave the historic market town of Lanark on the cycle path passing the scenic Lanark Loch and racecourse before crossing the Clyde at Hyndford Bridge (built in 1773 by Alexander Stevens) and starting the long climb up to the highest point above Rigside. We then skirt round Tinto Hill, one of the more popular walking routes in Southern Scotland.

We will stop at Tinto Tea Room for those in need of nourishment….

We then head over to Covington passing a memorial to Rev, Donald Cargill, a 17th century Scottish Presbyterian and Covenanter and a memorial to Robert Burns. Both men are believed to have stayed at Covington Mains Farm.

We then cross the Clyde again before passing through Carstairs and climbing back up to Lanark.

Please note that the majority of the climbing is in the first 7 miles of this route. The route is primarily on cycle paths and quiet roads, but there are stretches on busier roads.