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Ben Loyal from Tongue — Kyle of Tongue

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Ben Loyal from Tongue — Kyle of Tongue

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Ben Loyal from Tongue — Kyle of Tongue

06:27

21.0km

790m

Hiking

Embark on a difficult hike up Ben Loyal from Tongue — Kyle of Tongue, a prominent and isolated peak known for its distinctive profile and four rocky, granite summits. This challenging route covers 13.0 miles (21.0 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2605 feet (794 metres), typically taking around…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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After 9.24 km for 2.53 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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10 m

Tongue Deli & Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

The deli and coffee shop is also the village store and post office. It's a very important part of the community and worth stopping at because it's great and to help the local economy.

Open Mon to Sat.

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6.52 km

View of Ben Loyal

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Hiked this trail (up and down Ben Loyal) during a sunny spell in April and the ground was firm here, a few puddles and boggy ground but they were all avoidable and we finished with dry feet.

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9.83 km

Summit of Ben Loyal

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A gem of a mountain in the far north of mainland Scotland. On a clear day you can see right across to Orkney. The view over Kyle of Tongue is …

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10.9 km

Sgor Chaonasaid (Ben Loyal North Top)

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Don't just head for the highest point when hiking Ben Loyal, make sure you come up to Sgor Chaonasaid (Ben Loyal North Top), the views from this point are stunning. …

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.20 km

4.80 km

2.45 km

2.34 km

2.18 km

Surfaces

14.0 km

3.72 km

2.72 km

513 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

17°C

11°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Ben Loyal from Tongue — Kyle of Tongue

Tongue Deli & Coffee Shop

View of Ben Loyal

Summit of Ben Loyal

Sgor Chaonasaid (Ben Loyal North Top)

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