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Tongue to Castle Varrich loop

Hiking trails & Routes

Tongue to Castle Varrich loop

Easy

3.9

(8)

28

hikers

Tongue to Castle Varrich loop

01:22

4.88km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.32 km

Castle Varrich

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Varrich is positioned on a rocky local high point, overlooking the Kyle of Tongue, the village of Tongue and views towards Ben Loyal and Ben Hope. There is a spiral staircase leading to a viewing platform.

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4.35 km

Rhian Burn

Highlight • River

Rhian Burn is next to Ribigill. Rhian Burn has a length of 2.97 kilometres, split in separate directions.
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4.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.28 km

1.26 km

339 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 18 May

18°C

8°C

66 %

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Trail Reviews

August 3, 2024, Schloss Varrich

Easy walk to the ruins. Beautiful panoramic view.

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