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Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan & An Socach [Glen Affric]
Total Ascent 1724 m
 
Route Time 9 hrs
 
 Route Distance 28.84 km
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An Socach [Glen Affric]
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An Socach (Right of centre) from the East ridge of Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan with Mam Sodhail and Carn Eighe in the distance. 28 July 2008.

© David Singleton
Image by David Singleton
Travel Information

From Shiel Bridge (A87) at the head of loch Duich travel to point, 2km east of Cluanie Inn, where path through An Caorann Mor starts.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,724 meters. Allow 9 hours to complete this 28.84km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from junction of track through An Caorann Mor and A87 roadNH09191205
1Follow track NNW through An Caorann MorNH07711563
2Continue N on pathNH07491923
3Continue on path into Glen AffricNH08072005
4Cross bridge at Alltbeithe and ascend N on path to Stob Coire na CloicheNH07922287
5Head E to An Socach NH08812300
6Return W to Stob Coire na CloicheNH07922287
7Descend WSW onto ridgeNH07222251
8Continue W on ridge to minor top (970m)NH06472252
9Continue WNW on ridgeNH05962262
10Ascend NW to summit of Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan NH05702285
11Head W to top (1143m)NH05232284
12Descend SE around corrieNH05002247
13Continue S on ridge towards Beinn an t-SocaichNH05082172
14Descend E into Coire Allt an Tuirc then SSE to join pathNH06522002
15Follow path E to Alltbeithe to rejoin approach routeNH09191205
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Notes

Long route, with an easy ascent to rocky ridges. These two remote peaks require a long day. A stay at Alltbeithe Youth Hostel will give more time in the wilderness.

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Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 49 within 100Km of the start of the route. Would you like to view all 49?
16.9 km Woodlands (self-catering) - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
22.9 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
22.9 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
23.9 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
24.7 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
24.7 km Tomich Hotel - Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly, IV47LY   Tel: 01456 415399
28.0 km Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ   Tel: 01875 830566
31.7 km Westward - Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7LT   Tel: 01456 415708
33.1 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
33.5 km Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01463 798526
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