Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 13 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
An Socach is a 944m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It has a long flat(ish) plateau summit and is nestled amongst other mountain ranges, making it quite difficult to get to. I approached it from Carn a'Gheoidh, as an extension to the circuit of the three Munros west of the Glenshee Ski Centre. The biggest challenge was crossing the Baddoch Burn, which can be quite fast flowing after heavy rainfall.
April 5, 2020
Excellent views, another great Munro in the Cairngorms. An easy ascent to here, following the wide ridge is very straight forward.
June 29, 2021
Easy walk from old military road parking - did as a stand alone hike not on the ski-scarred loop which was a bonus. Loved it
July 29, 2025
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