Askival | |
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![]() Askival from the path between Kinloch and Dibidil | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 812 m (2,664 ft) |
Prominence | 812 m (2,664 ft)Ranked 33rd inBritish Isles |
Parent peak | none – HPRùm |
Listing | Marilyn,Corbett |
Coordinates | 56°58′27″N6°17′30″W / 56.97424°N 6.29168°W /56.97424; -6.29168 |
Naming | |
English translation | Ash tree mountain |
Language of name | Norse |
Pronunciation | /ˈæskɪvɑːl/ |
Geography | |
Parent range | The Cuillin of Rum |
OS grid | NM393952 |
Topo map | OSLandranger 39 |
Askival is the highest mountain on the island ofRùm, in theInner Hebrides ofScotland. It is located five kilometres (three miles) south ofKinloch, the main village on the island. It is part of theRùm 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.