Tongue is a region located on the far north coast of Scotland, characterized by its dramatic and varied landscape. This area features rugged coastlines, expansive sandy beaches, and prominent mountains like Ben Hope and Ben Loyal. The shallow sea loch of Kyle of Tongue is a central geographical feature, contributing to the region's unique terrain. These natural elements create an ideal setting for several outdoor sports, including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and jogging.
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42
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4.1
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Average rating
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4.7
(38)
398
hikers
3.30km
00:58
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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60
hikers
11.2km
03:04
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41
hikers
21.0km
06:27
790m
790m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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28
hikers
4.88km
01:22
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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79
runners
7.61km
01:43
890m
890m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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17.4km
02:06
190m
190m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

3.0
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21
runners
8.19km
00:58
110m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.28km
00:57
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
riders
80.1km
03:35
810m
810m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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24
riders
75.8km
03:17
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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20
riders
103km
04:35
860m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

24
riders
99.1km
04:19
930m
930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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15
riders
86.4km
05:26
940m
940m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
77.2km
04:43
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
38.1km
02:50
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
15.4km
00:59
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Tongue offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Jogging. The region features 37 routes with an average rating of 4.42 stars on komoot.
Tongue provides several options for easy hikes. These routes allow exploration of the area's landscapes without significant challenge. For specific options, refer to the Easy hikes around Tongue guide.
Popular hiking trails in Tongue include the climb to Ben Hope Summit, known for coastal views, and routes exploring ancient sites around the Kyle of Tongue. The Strathnaver Trail also features 29 archaeological sites. More details can be found in the Hiking around Tongue guide.
Tongue offers family-friendly routes suitable for various outdoor activities. These options are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all ages. Consult the Family-friendly hikes around Tongue guide for specific recommendations.
Tongue features several notable landmarks and natural features. These include the mountains of Ben Hope and Ben Loyal, the Kyle of Tongue, and the ruins of Castle Varrich. The area also has rugged coastlines and sandy beaches like Coldbackie Beach.
Tongue is situated along the North Coast 500 route, offering numerous road cycling opportunities. Cyclists can experience meandering country roads and coastal views. The Road Cycling Routes around Tongue guide provides detailed information.
Touring cyclists can find routes around Loch Naver and Loch Loyal, as well as a route from Bettyhill encompassing Skerray, Tongue Bay, and Coldbackie Beach. These routes offer scenic coastal views. Explore the Cycling around Tongue guide for more information.
Tongue features 37 outdoor routes on komoot. These routes cover various sports, including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and jogging, and have an average rating of 4.42 stars from more than 1,300 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Tongue, including Hiking around Tongue, Family-friendly hikes around Tongue, and Road Cycling Routes around Tongue. Other guides cover easy hikes, routes from bus stations, general cycling, and running trails.
Local tourist information for Tongue can be obtained from Gordon Skene Grocers and General Merchants, located at Tongue, Sutherland IV27 4XF, Scotland. A contact phone number for local tourist inquiries is +44 (1847) 611202.
Ben Hope, the most northerly Munro, has an elevation of 3,041 feet (927 meters). Climbing to its summit offers extensive coastal views, potentially reaching the Orkney Islands.
Tongue offers inspiring backdrops for jogging along its rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, and scenic single-track roads. The expansive Kyle of Tongue also provides a scenic setting for runs. The Running Trails around Tongue guide lists specific routes.

