The impressive causeway across the Kyle of Tongue offers amazing views across the kyle and to the mountains beyond. An ideal place for wildlife spotting.
The Kyle of Tongue Causeway and bridge is more than just a convenient road. Before the 1970s, to get from Tongue to Melness, travellers would either have to take the small ferry or follow the winding, narrow road that meanders towards the base of Ben Loyal and back again. If you have plenty of time and wish to take the scenic route, then by all means take this road, but the causeway is both more convenient and, arguably, has more impressive views.
It is hard, looking out of your car windows towards the mountains in the south and the sea in the north not to want to stop and take a photograph and, fortunately, you can do just that. There are two purpose built parking areas on the causeway, complete with information boards about what you are looking at and what kind of wildlife to look out for. It is not impossible to spot osprey hunting here.
If you want more than just a quick photo, then walk out a little on the rocky beaches. Keep an eye on the tide. The tide goes out a long way here and exposes plenty of rocks, sand, rockpools and shells, although the weedy rocks can be very slippery. It is even possible to walk under the causeway bridge, although this is easiest in wellies. Look out for anemones, crabs and other rockpool life.
For shell hunters, you can often find huge otter shells, big dog whelks and cockle shells here.
Notes for visitors with limited mobility:
This is accessible by car and there is easy parking with spectacular views across the Kyle and to the mountains.