The Tongue

Downs, Moorland in Ayrshire

Scotland

The Tongue

Summit of East Girt Hill Looking over a small cairn on the summit of East Girt Hill with Hill of Stake in the distance.
Summit of East Girt Hill Credit: Mark Nightingale

The Tongue, Ayrshire is a picturesque area located in the southwest of Scotland. It is characterized by its diverse landscape, which includes downs, moorland, and rolling hills. The area is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The downs in The Tongue are gently sloping grasslands that provide a tranquil and scenic setting. They are perfect for leisurely walks, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the peacefulness of the countryside. The downs are often dotted with grazing livestock, adding to the rural charm of the area.

The moorland in The Tongue is a more rugged and wild landscape, characterized by heather-covered hills and scattered boulders. It provides a habitat for various species of flora and fauna, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The moorland offers visitors the chance to explore and appreciate the unique ecosystem of the area.

The rolling hills of The Tongue add further beauty to the landscape. They create a sense of depth and dimension, with their gentle slopes and undulating terrain. The hills offer picturesque views from their peaks, allowing visitors to see for miles around and appreciate the vastness of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, The Tongue, Ayrshire is a place of natural wonder and tranquility. Its downs, moorland, and rolling hills provide a diverse and captivating landscape that is sure to enchant visitors seeking a peaceful escape amidst the beauty of nature.

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The Tongue Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.811449/-4.7447016 or Grid Reference NS2860. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Summit of East Girt Hill Looking over a small cairn on the summit of East Girt Hill with Hill of Stake in the distance.
Summit of East Girt Hill
Looking over a small cairn on the summit of East Girt Hill with Hill of Stake in the distance.
Garnock spout Waterfall near the start of the river Garnock
Garnock spout
Waterfall near the start of the river Garnock
Murchan spout waterfall Murchan spout waterfall short burn/tributary flowing into the start of the river Garnock
Murchan spout waterfall
Murchan spout waterfall short burn/tributary flowing into the start of the river Garnock
Slaty Law Looking towards Slaty Law.
Slaty Law
Looking towards Slaty Law.
Misty Law Rough bulldozed road through the peat deposits below Misty Law, the most distinctive top in the Muirsheils Moors. A small peak set amongst rolling grassy moors.
Misty Law
Rough bulldozed road through the peat deposits below Misty Law, the most distinctive top in the Muirsheils Moors. A small peak set amongst rolling grassy moors.
Bogs, Misty Law The Muirsheil Hills are notorious for rough boggy going. Even in a dry spell, dissected peat bogs like this still need avoiding.
Bogs, Misty Law
The Muirsheil Hills are notorious for rough boggy going. Even in a dry spell, dissected peat bogs like this still need avoiding.
East Girt Hill High ground between Misty Law and East Girt Hill. Bogs forming the headwaters of the Raith Burn.
East Girt Hill
High ground between Misty Law and East Girt Hill. Bogs forming the headwaters of the Raith Burn.
Fences, Hill of Stake Remains of a former electric fence beside the gates. These hills are grazed by sheep, easily restrained by normal fences. Electric fences don't last long in exposed upland locations, their remains can often be seen on Scottish Hills.
Fences, Hill of Stake
Remains of a former electric fence beside the gates. These hills are grazed by sheep, easily restrained by normal fences. Electric fences don't last long in exposed upland locations, their remains can often be seen on Scottish Hills.
Hill of Stake From East Girt Hill. The fence is a rare help in these hills, the navigation is quite interesting here. The fences are not marked on the OS 1:25 000 maps.
Hill of Stake
From East Girt Hill. The fence is a rare help in these hills, the navigation is quite interesting here. The fences are not marked on the OS 1:25 000 maps.
Windyrise
Windyrise
On top of Slaty Law
On top of Slaty Law
Capet Law This Law is a group of three tops.
Capet Law
This Law is a group of three tops.
Misty Law
Misty Law
Hill of Stake The highest hill on these moors (hill centre right of frame).
Hill of Stake
The highest hill on these moors (hill centre right of frame).
Bog Unlucky sheep. These moors can be very dangerous even for the locals.
Bog
Unlucky sheep. These moors can be very dangerous even for the locals.
Spout of Garnock Highest Waterfall in Ayrshire
Spout of Garnock
Highest Waterfall in Ayrshire
Spout of Garnock Highest waterfall in Ayrshire
Spout of Garnock
Highest waterfall in Ayrshire
Murchan Spout Murchan Spout taken on the way to the Garnock Spout with the boundary fence that separates Renfrewshire and Ayrshire in the background.
Murchan Spout
Murchan Spout taken on the way to the Garnock Spout with the boundary fence that separates Renfrewshire and Ayrshire in the background.
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The Tongue is located at Grid Ref: NS2860 (Lat: 55.811449, Lng: -4.7447016)

Unitary Authority: North Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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Lat/Long: 55.811935/-4.7386161
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