Route Information for
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan and An Socach [Glen Affric]
The total ascent is 1724 meters. Allow 9 hours to complete this 28.84km route.
NumberDescriptionOS 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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16.9 km Woodlands - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
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