Mountains & hills · North West England
The Tongue
In or near Kentmere.
The Tongue — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Michael Graham — 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
- Windermere · 7.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Tongue is a named hill or mountain in england north west, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Troutbeck 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 North-West England. It is known for its distinctive shape and prominent position in the surrounding landscape. The area offers various walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts, providing opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the region. Visitors can expect rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the Lake District.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4504, -2.8921
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA23 1PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-7732648 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Tongue?
- The Tongue is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 1PS), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is The Tongue?
- The Tongue — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to The Tongue?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 1PS.
- Is The Tongue a protected site?
- Yes — The Tongue is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Troutbeck SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Tongue?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 1PS.