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Ben Hope from Alltnacaillich — Kyle of Tongue

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Ben Hope from Alltnacaillich — Kyle of Tongue

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Ben Hope from Alltnacaillich — Kyle of Tongue

01:43

7.61km

890m

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Embark on a demanding jogging adventure up Ben Hope from Alltnacaillich, Scotland's most northerly Munro. This difficult route covers 4.7 miles (7.6 km) with a substantial elevation gain of 2920 feet (890 metres), typically taking around 1 hour and 43 minutes to complete. As you ascend, the terrain transitions from…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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3.70 km

Ben Hope Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Most travel long distances to reach the foot of the most northerly Munro, buoyed by the promise of magical coastal views of the Orkney Islands. Climb the broad south ridge, …

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7.61 km

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7.58 km

< 100 m

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7.58 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

20°C

12°C

56 %

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