Mountains & hills · North West England
The Tongue
In or near Threlkeld.
The Tongue — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 553 m.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station · 6.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Tongue is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 553 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skiddaw Group SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tongue is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature of the landscape. The area offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, appealing to those seeking a natural setting. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6623, -3.0130
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Mungrisdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 6 km
Sources
- osm: n9691490764 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Tongue?
- The Tongue is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0XR), in the parish of Mungrisdale.
- What is The Tongue?
- The Tongue — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 553 m.
- How do I get to The Tongue?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0XR.
- Is The Tongue a protected site?
- Yes — The Tongue is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Tongue?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0XR.