Rois-bheinn
Rois-bheinn is the joint highest hill in the Scottish region of Moidart, a title it shares with its neighbour Beinn Odhar Bheag.
| Rois-bheinn | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 882 m (2,894 ft) |
| Prominence | 774 m (2,539 ft) Ranked 42nd in British Isles |
| Parent peak | Gaor Bheinn |
| Listing | Marilyn, Corbett |
| Naming | |
| English translation | unknown |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [ˈrˠɔʃveɲ] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Moidart, Scotland |
| OS grid | NM756778 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 40 |
The mountain may be climbed by its west ridge from the small village of Roshven (a settlement that takes its name from a roughly phonetic spelling of Rois-bheinn's name), or from Inverailort to the north.
The Moidart peninsula is separated from the lands to its north by the deep pass of Loch Eilt, making Rois-bheinn one of the more prominent hills in the British Isles.
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| Western Highlands (20) | ||
| Central and Eastern Highlands (13) | ||
| Southern Highlands (15) |
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| Islands (13) | ||
| Scottish Lowlands, England and Wales (13) | ||
| Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland (25) | ||
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