Routes up
An t-Socach routes: 4 ways to the top
Western ApproachHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glenshee Ski CentreModerate
This route starts from the Glenshee Ski Centre and follows a path along the western ridge, offering expansive views of the surrounding Cairngorms.
Eastern ApproachHiking · 15km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 35m · from BaddochModerate
The eastern approach begins at Baddoch and follows a track through Glen Clunie before ascending the eastern ridge of An t-Socach.
Northwest RidgeHiking · 14km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 20m · from InvereyModerate
Starting from Inverey, this route follows a track through Glen Ey before ascending the northwest ridge of An t-Socach.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a straightforward scramble up the south ridge, providing a more adventurous ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb An t-Socach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An t-Socach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1006m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over An t-Socach 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.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:41
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:48.
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About An t-Socach
An t-Socach is 1,006 m (3,301 ft) high with 8 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 132nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor (0.8 km), Tom a' Choinnich (2.0 km) and Glas Leathad Beag West Top (2.7 km).
How high is An t-Socach?
An t-Socach is 1,006 metres high with 8 metres of prominence.
Where is An t-Socach?
An t-Socach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for An t-Socach?
Peakify lists 4 routes for An t-Socach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Western Approach (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb An t-Socach 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 t-Socach?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
