
An Socach
Long, twin-topped Munro above Altanour Lodge ruins
Tucked away from roadside view, An Socach is a long Munro mountain rising above heather moorland south of Braemar.An Socach
Height | 944m |
Prominence | 188m |
Meaning | the snout |
Lists | Munro, 227 |
Location | Glen Ey, Glen Ey to Glen Lochsie |
Grid Ref | NO080800 |
Lat/Lon | 56.90203, -3.51221 |
South of Braemar, An Socach, with its twin summits, sits detached from the other Munros surrounding Glen Ey.
The most direct route heads in from Glen Clunie, just north of the Glenshee Ski Centre. This route is ideal if you wish to hike An Socach on its own. If you prefer to hike over some other peaks on the same outing, then approaching from Inverey through Glen Ey on a fine track makes for an excellent day out bagging Beinn Iutharn Mhor, Glas Tulaichean and more.
Routes up An Socach
Glen Ey and Altanour Munros | |
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From Inverey, a few miles west of Braemar, an 8km cycle south along a good track takes you to the ruins of Altanour Lodge. From here a circuit of 5 Munros can be bagged. Peaks : 5 Munros
Ascent : 2050m (6730ft) Distance : 40km (25m) Time : 10:30hr |
An Socach from Baddoch | |
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An Socach, south of Braemar, is fairly detached from the other Munros surrounding Glen Ey. This hillwalking route heads in from Glen Clunie hiking An Socach on its own. Peaks : 1 Munro
Ascent : 610m (2000ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 5:45hr |
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