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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands

Askival

Also known as: Aisgeabhal

Free admission

Askival — Named summit at 812 m.

Askival, mountains & hills in Scottish Islands

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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

Askival is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Aisgeabhal. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 812 m.". Coordinates: 56.9744°, -6.2915°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Askival is the highest mountain on the island of Rùm, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is located five kilometres (three miles) 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. It is often climbed as part of a full traverse of the ridge.

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Coordinates
56.9744, -6.2915
Address
Rùm, Scotland

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Askival?
Askival is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Askival?
Askival — Named summit at 812 m.
How do I get to Askival?
Its coordinates are 56.9744°, -6.2915°.
Is Askival free to visit?
Yes, Askival is free to enter.