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An Socach East Top routes: 8 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
This route starts from the Glenshee Ski Centre and follows a path that ascends gradually to the summit, offering expansive views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
Western ApproachHiking · 14km · 850 m ascent · ~4h 15m · from InvereyModerate
The Western Approach begins at Inverey and follows a track through Glen Ey before ascending the slopes to the summit, providing a scenic journey through remote terrain.
South-East RidgeHiking · 15km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 35m · from Spittal of GlensheeModerate
The South-East Ridge route starts from Spittal of Glenshee and follows a longer path that loops around the mountain, providing a varied landscape and a longer day out.
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
This route starts from the Glenshee Ski Centre and follows a path leading to the summit of An Socach East Top, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Cairngorms, the path is well-trodden and suitable for most hikers.
Alternative Hiking RouteHiking · 14km · 850 m ascent · ~4h 15m · from InvereyModerate
Starting from Inverey, this route takes a more scenic path through Glen Ey before ascending to the summit, it is longer but offers a quieter experience.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the North Ridge, offering a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
West Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 1
This scrambling route follows the west ridge of An Socach East Top, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Spittal of GlensheeGrade 3
The North Face offers a technical climb suitable for experienced climbers, involving steep sections and requiring climbing equipment, it is a rewarding route with stunning views.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Socach East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1057m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An Socach East Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days. Lying snow up to 5 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:52.
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About An Socach East Top
An Socach East Top is 1,057 m (3,468 ft) high with 19 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 72nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are An Socach (0.4 km), An Riabhachan West Top (1.4 km) and An Cruachan (2.7 km).
How high is An Socach East Top?
An Socach East Top is 1,057 metres high with 19 metres of prominence.
Where is An Socach East Top?
An Socach East Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for An Socach East Top?
Peakify lists 8 routes for An Socach East Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb An Socach East Top today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for An Socach East Top?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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