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Ainshval
Also known as: Ainseabhal
Ainshval — Named summit at 781 m.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ainshval is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Ainseabhal. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 781 m.". Coordinates: 56.9656°, -6.3147°.
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Official information
Ainshval is a mountain located on the Isle of Rum, part of the Rum Cuillin range. It offers challenging hiking routes with stunning views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Ainshval is the second highest mountain on the island of Rùm, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, after Askival. It is part of the Rùm Cuillin, a range of rocky hills in the south of the island. The mountain is usually climbed as part of the classic travail of the Cuillin range
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.9656, -6.3147
- Address
- Rùm, Scotland
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n2702862488 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Ainshval (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Cuillin of Rùm - Flickr - Graham Grinner Lewis.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ainshval?
- Ainshval is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ainshval?
- Ainshval — Named summit at 781 m.
- How do I get to Ainshval?
- Its coordinates are 56.9656°, -6.3147°.
- Is Ainshval free to visit?
- Yes, Ainshval is free to enter.