Tongue

Scotland · Highland · Scotland

Walks from Tongue, Highland

📍 Scotland
Remote mountain peaks, sea loch shore, moorland, coastal croft land
1 route available
Challenging to Very Challenging
Free to access

🥾1 RouteAvailable
⛰Challenging to Very ChallengingDifficulty
📅June–AugustBest Months
🚗TongueStart Point

Tongue is a small crofting village on the Kyle of Tongue in Sutherland — one of the most remote and beautiful landscapes in Britain. Ben Loyal, the Queen of Scottish Mountains, rises directly behind the village, and Ben Hope — Scotland’s most northerly Munro — is within striking distance.

One of the most remotely situated walking bases in Britain, Tongue rewards those willing to make the long journey north with genuinely wild landscape and mountains of extraordinary character. The Ben Loyal Hotel is one of the best walking bases in Sutherland.

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Scullomie To Sleittel Kayak Route

Distance: 3.3 Miles Time: 1 hour 19 minutes Elevation: 1316 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Tongue End Point: Tongue null
Distance: 3.3 miles
Starting Point: Tongue
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 1316 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 1 hour 19 minutes
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At a Glance

Walks available1 route
DifficultyChallenging to Very Challenging
Best monthsJune–August
TerrainRemote mountain peaks, sea loch shore, moorland, coastal croft land
CountyHighland
Dogs welcome✓ Yes

Getting There

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Tongue, Highland
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Village car parks. Car essential for most approaches. No regular public transport — car essential

Food & Drink

The Ben Loyal Hotel, The Tongue Hotel, Rhian Guest House

Notable Walks Nearby

  • Ben Loyal
  • Ben Hope
  • Kyle of Tongue shoreline
  • Ribigill & Lochan Hakel
  • Cape Wrath Trail approach
  • Talmine & Coldbackie coast

🗺 OS Map Reference

Walking around Tongue is covered by OS OS Explorer 447 / 448. Recommended for all routes in this area.

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Long Distance Trails Nearby

  • Cape Wrath Trail

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