Askival Explained

Askival
Elevation M:812
Prominence M:812
Prominence Ref:Ranked 33rd in British Isles
Parent Peak:none  - HP Rùm
Listing:Marilyn, Corbett
Translation:Ash tree mountain
Language:Norse
Map:Scotland Highland
Map Relief:1
Location:Rùm, Scotland
Range:The Cuillin of Rum
Coordinates:56.9742°N -6.2917°W
Grid Ref Uk:NM393952
Topo:OS Landranger 39

Askival is the highest mountain on the island of Rùm, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is located 5km (03miles) 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Emeleus, C. H. (Charles Henry). A geological excursion guide to Rum : the Palaeocene igneous rocks of the Isle of Rum, Inner Hebrides. 2008. Edinburgh Geological Society. Troll, V. R.. 978-1-905267-22-4. Edinburgh [Scotland]. 437092879.