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
Elevation	812 m (2,664 ft)
Prominence	812 m (2,664 ft)Ranked 33rd in British Isles
Parent peak	none - HP Rùm
Listing	Marilyn, Corbett
Coordinates	56°58′27″N 6°17′30″W
Naming
English translation	Ash tree mountain
Language of name	Norse
Pronunciation	/ˈæskɪvɑːl/
Geography
Askival Rùm, Scotland
Parent range	The Cuillin of Rum
OS grid	NM393952
Topo map	OS Landranger 39

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