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

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°W / 57.25845; -7.29491Coordinates: 57°15′30″N 7°17′42″W / 57.25845°N 7.29491°W / 57.25845; -7.29491
Naming
Translation Big mountain (Gaelic)
Pronunciation Scottish Gaelic: [peiɲ ˈvoːɾ]
Geography
Beinn Mhòr or Geitaval

South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

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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