Beinn Mhòr (South Uist)
This article is about the mountain on South Uist. For other similarly named mountains, see Ben More (disambiguation).
Beinn Mhòr or Geitaval | |
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The narrow summit ridge just below the top, June 2004 | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
Prominence | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
Listing | Graham, Marilyn |
Coordinates | 57°15′30″N 7°17′42″W / 57.25845°N 7.29491°WCoordinates: 57°15′30″N 7°17′42″W / 57.25845°N 7.29491°W |
Naming | |
Translation | Big mountain (Gaelic) |
Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [peiɲ ˈvoːɾ] |
Geography | |
Beinn Mhòr or Geitaval | |
OS grid | NF809310 |
Beinn Mhòr is a mountain on the island of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. With a height of 620 metres (2,034 ft), it is the highest point on the island. The name Beinn Mhòr is Gaelic for "big mountain".
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