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| Site Owner / Negotiator | LLSC |
| Site Contact | Gordon MacGregor 07787541355 |
| Site History: | Tinto is one of the many and possibly the main hill for flying in the Lanark area. Its proximity to Glasgow and Edinburgh gives its popularity for both free flying and training. |
| Altitiude at Launch: | 1493ft/455m |
| Height top to bottom: | 459ft/140m |
| Airspace: | TMA CLASS 'D' above 5500ft |
| National Grid Reference: | NS 924345 |
| Wind Direction: | North-East to North-West, best in North, can be rough in North-West. |
| Brief Site Description: | Large open hill with 4km ridge running east to west. |
| How to get there: | From the M74 Junction 11 or 12 (Happendon Services) take the A70 heading east then first right onto the B7055 after passing through Rigside. Follow road for approx. 5km to junction with the white house on the right and track on the left. |
| Restricted Areas: | Lambing does not usually stop flying here, but if in doubt, see the farmers before flying. |
| Parking Notes: | Park in the quarry at the top of the track. Paragliders wishing to fly Greenhill, park in the lay by halfway up. |
| Landowners: | Farmers - Lochyloch Farm |
| RAF Ref. | Freephone ref 16.001 / 16.002 quote both codes. |
| Launch Notes: | Hang-gliders: Follow the worn track up the hill, cross the fence at the stile and continue to the rigging area. If the wind light, you can continue along the ridge to several higher take off locations, but the top launch is a long walk. |
| Paragliders: As per HG. | |
| XC Tips: | Can be limited by airspace to the north - TMA D 4500'+ approx 4km north of launch changing to TMA E 2500' - 6000' approx 11km north of launch. Airspace is TMA D above 5500' to the south. If sufficient height is gained from take off it is possible to cross the gully onto the west face of Tinto and the summit. Good thermals are produced from the dark heather in the lower moor, and track up into the 'bowl' which tends to work better than the other slopes in light and thermic conditions. Light wave has been recorded in north westerlies. Check for ripples on the surface of the reservoirs as an indication of wind strength. XC records: PG 90km, HG South of border. |
| Top Landing Notes: | The majority of the ridge is open and good for top landing. Paragliders: don't fly behind the wall when coming in to top land. |
| Bottom Landing Notes: | Hang-gliders: Land in the moor at the bottom of the hill. Access to the moor can be gained by the north road. An alternative in light winds is to fly over the ridge and land in the south landing field (in the lee of the hill). This is less of a walk out and has better access to your car. | Paragliders: Can land anywhere but it is usually best to top land and walk down to the quarry than land in the moor and walk out. |
| Hazards: | There are no major hazards with the exception of a small bund at the base of the 'bowl' which was once used as a rifle range. There is a broken wire fence and metal posts along this bund which are hard to identify from the air. |
| Special Rules: | Site fees of £2.00 (for non-members only) are payable when flying here. Sign the book and leave fees as you stop at the gate on the track. |