Askival
Askival is the highest mountain on the island of Rùm, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Kinloch, the main village on the island. It is part of the Rùm Cuillin, a rocky range of hills in the southern end of Rùm.[1] It is often climbed as part of a full traverse of the ridge.
| Askival | |
|---|---|
 Askival from the path between Kinloch and Dibidil | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 812 m (2,664 ft) |
| Prominence | 812 m (2,664 ft)Ranked 33rd in British Isles |
| Parent peak | none - HP Rùm |
| Listing | Marilyn, Corbett |
| Coordinates | 56°58′27″N 6°17′30″W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Ash tree mountain |
| Language of name | Norse |
| Pronunciation | /ˈæskɪvɑːl/ |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | The Cuillin of Rum |
| OS grid | NM393952 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 39 |
References
- Emeleus, C. H. (Charles Henry) (2008). A geological excursion guide to Rum : the Palaeocene igneous rocks of the Isle of Rum, Inner Hebrides. Troll, V. R. Edinburgh [Scotland]: Edinburgh Geological Society. ISBN 978-1-905267-22-4. OCLC 437092879.
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