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Askival

Corbett
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
812 m (2664 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NM39319522
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
137 of 222 Corbetts
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Spear hill
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  39   Rum, Eigg & Muck
 

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Askival and Ainshval, Rum's two Corbetts, sit facing each other across Glen Dibidil with their smaller sister Trollaval (702m) sitting at the head of the glen.

From Barkeval in the N to Sgurr nan Gillean in the S, the hills are connected by a long snaking ridge offering an excellent and occasionally challenging ridge walk.

On this ridge, the peaks are steep and craggy and involve a degree of scrambling, especially if the plan is to continue E over Trollaval (which can be by passed) and Ainshval.

Hazards you may encounter on Askival include
 Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Narrow Ridges, with exposure.
 Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Askival

Rum seen from the summit of Sgurr nan Eag on Skye. Askival is the prominent pyramid, with the Ainshval group to its right.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Askival and Hallival !4/4/2012

© Donald Brown
Image by Donald Brown

Askival (centre) with the Ainshval group to left and Isle of Muck in front. Taken from the Oban-Barra ferry between Ardnamurchan and Coll, 29th May 2013.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

The impressive SE face of Askival, at a distance of 6 miles. Real old-fashioned photography, this one: taken from Laig Bay, Eigg, in 1974 using a 400mm telephoto lens set up on a tripod, when trying to photograph gannets plunging into the Sound!

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Sgurr Nan Eag
by Metcheck
Askival Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Askival.

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  Routes that include Askival
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1973 m 20.04 km 7.5 hrs Askival and Ainshval  A long route in beautiful hills, with some steep ascents/descents and narrow ridges. Scrambling pitches can generally be bypassed as can the ascent of Trollaval. Ainshval rocks can be bypassed on scree.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Askival

  Baggers Gallery for Askival

myself and Chris Stakim on Askival 28/06/2014

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly

Askival from Sgurr nan Gillean: 27th May 2014

© Oliver Bartrum
Image by Oliver Bartrum

Myself and Ruth at Summit Askival 28/09/2013

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

Myself at the summit of Askival on 3 July 2013 with Eigg in the background.

© Brian Mcwilliam
Image by Brian Mcwilliam
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Askival and Ainshval
by David McSporran
Askival, Trollaval and Ainshval
by Mike Yates

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