Askival

Summary

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
Elevation812 m (2,664 ft)
Prominence812 m (2,664 ft)Ranked 33rd in British Isles
Parent peaknone - HP Rùm
ListingMarilyn, Corbett
Coordinates56°58′27″N 6°17′30″W / 56.97424°N 6.29168°W / 56.97424; -6.29168
Naming
English translationAsh tree mountain
Language of nameNorse
Pronunciation/ˈæskɪvɑːl/
Geography
Askival is located in Highland
Askival
Askival
Parent rangeThe Cuillin of Rum
OS gridNM393952
Topo mapOS Landranger 39

References edit

  1. ^ 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.

External links edit

  • Computer generated summit panoramas North South index