Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ben Tongue
Ben Tongue — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ben Tongue is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Ben Tongue is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, characteristic of the region's dramatic landscapes. The area offers opportunities for walking and exploring the natural environment, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts seeking a less-travelled path in the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4950, -4.3962
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV27 4XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614317 (CC BY 4.0)
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Tongue War Memorial
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Places to stay
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben Tongue?
- Ben Tongue is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV27 4XW).
- What is Ben Tongue?
- Ben Tongue — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Ben Tongue?
- Drivers can use postcode IV27 4XW.
- How do I get to Ben Tongue?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV27 4XW. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.