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This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
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1069 m (3507 ft)
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This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.
Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.
NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).
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NH10063326
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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67 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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1
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Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
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The snout |
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The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.
You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.
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An Socach is a very remote peak with a crescent shaped summit plateau from which easy slopes run in all directions. An Socach has two long ridges, one running SE and another SW turning S. These have gentle slopes which tend to be boggy, especially in Coire Mhaim. Shorter ridges run N down into Coire Gorm Mor and E to connect to An Riabhachan. As it is something of an expedition to reach An Socach, climb it with An Riabhachan. An Socach offers good views of much more impressive mountains in a truly wild region.
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Hazards you may encounter on An Socach [Loch Mullardoch] include
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| Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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An Socach from the outflow of Loch Mhoicean.
June 2007.
© David McSporran
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Image by David McSporran
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Approaching An Socach summit via the south spur.
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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The north side of the bealach between An Riabhachan and An
Socach; care should be taken if descending here. 14th June 2007.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Looking down the west ridge of An Riabhachan towards the east
ridge of An Socach; 14th June 2007.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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An Socach summit.....4th july 2009...only the walk back to go now....
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Joanne & Graham on the summit of An Socach. The east ridge that leads to An Riabhachan is directly behind, with An Riabhachan itself in the background.
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Me on An Socach's summit in the post-sunset twilight. 29/11/08
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Scott & Lynda on summit An Socach 5th July 2008. Clear view along An Riabhachan ridge ahead.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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There are no shared tracklogs for An Socach [Loch Mullardoch]
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Alex Bryce
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December 1, 2008
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A wonderfully remote summit. Reached after sunset to complete the set of four on a superb day of blue skies and fresh snow. After taking the south ridge at a gallop it was head torches on from the corrie below back along the loch to the car. The path is intermittent and difficult to follow in some parts and watch out for the fording of the bridge-less Allt Taige - was tricky under black-ice in the dark but would be even worse in spate.
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Chris Bowles
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March 25, 2008
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Climbed on a misty day in May 06, we took a boat from the Mullardoch Dam to end of Loch Mullardoch which took 40 minutes with 5 people in the boat. Ascended the hill via a boggy path next to the Allt Socrach and then by the south east ridge up to the summit.
A fine circuit can be made by continuing along the ridge which includes some easy scrambling, taking in two tops of the neighbouring hill An Riabhachan before descending back to Mullardoch. We took the boat back to Mullardoch Dam as well on the return! The circuit was approximately 6 hours in total.
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Peter Lang
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July 30, 2007
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Karl the boatman lives at Benula lodge at end of road by Mullardoch Dam on N shore (tel 01456 415347). Trips to West end, approx £10 per head - subject to loch not too choppy - we had to walk as boat cancelled due to windy weather. 8km walk along N shore variable terrain on small path (allow 2.5 - 3hrs). Bridges over Allt Socrach and Allt Coire a Mhaim by bothy, crossing of Allt Taige will involve wet feet in spate. Superb walking along SE ridge Meall a' Chaisg to An Socach summit - avoids corrie peat hags.
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Roger Vander Steen
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July 1, 2007
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14th June 2007. We approached from An Riabhachan. To return to Gleann Innis an Loichel we descended by the grassy north ridge and stayed on it as it curved eastwards before crossing the Allt a’ Choire Ghuirm. If descending from the An Riabhachan bealach, care should be taken to find a grassy line to avoid the stones and crags. The contouring route to Clach an
Daimh is straightforward.
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Robert hector Macdonald
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June 17, 2005
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Climbed it on 18.6.05. My 7th ascent, being 4th & last one of the day. 1st time I've seen aught on way from An Rhibhachan, well worth the wait. Found the view up the ridge quite stunning. Was a spectacular day, clear blue cloudless skies, with a cold wind high up. At the cairn were two women, sat drinking coffee. We went to bothy (Meall Buidhe) but was raining by time we got there. For such a big hill its slopes off to the N. are very friendly. Just confirms me in my view that my favourite hills are these Mullardoch 4. Each time I say, this could well be my last visit, one time it will be.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for An Socach [Loch Mullardoch]
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