An Socach, Glen Affric

An Socach is a remote Munro above Glen Affric, its grassy summit lying on the ridge between Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan and Màm Sodhail

An Socach, Glen Affric

Height	920m
Prominence	123m
Meaning	the snout
Lists	Munros (M271)
Location	North of Glen Affric, Glen Strathfarrar to Glen Affric
Grid Ref	NH088230
Lat/Lon	57.25745, -5.17201

An Socach is a quiet Munro summit rising above Glen Affric, where grassy slopes lead to a rounded crest set between the higher peaks of Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan and Màm Sodhail.

Most walkers reach An Socach from the remote Glen Affric Hostel, where a stalkers’ path climbs onto the ridge west of the summit before a gentle hike leads to the cairn. Another stalkers’ path rises from Glen Affric to the bealach north-east of the hill, giving an alternative approach. An Socach is usually climbed with Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan; many parties also include Mullach na Dheiragain, while strong parties—perhaps backpacking over a couple of days or hillrunning—link these and several other Munros on the very demanding Mullardoch Munros circuit.

Routes up An Socach

Western Glen Affric Munros
	From remote Glen Affric Hostel, a hillwalking route up mighty Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan and its two ridge-connected Munro neighbours. Peaks : 3 Munros Ascent : 1400m (4590ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 6:35hr

Mullardoch Munros
	Ridges encircling Loch Mullardoch offer an epic route with 12 Munros that hill-runners could complete in a day, whereas hillwalkers could overnight camp. Peaks : 12 Munros Ascent : 4725m (15500ft) Distance : 57km (35m) Time : 19hr