An Socach Group Walks | Join a Walk
Join group walks, find walking companions and friends, or organise your own!
Don't walk alone! Find friendly walkers to explore An Socach together. Join scheduled group walks or start your own.
Elevation
101m
331 ft
Prominence
40m
Coordinates
58.3952, -5.1089
NC184494
OS Map
9
Explorer: 445
At the summit, hikers will find a sizeable cairn, often adorned with a few cheerful stones from fellow adventurers, inviting you to add your own good luck token.
An Socach is primarily composed of metamorphic rocks, mainly schists and gneisses, which are ancient and bear witness to the area's geological history dating back over a billion years. These rocks have been shaped by intense heat and pressure, giving the mountain its rugged character.
The summit offers breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks, particularly the imposing contours of Ben Alder to the west and the expansive Loch Ericht below.
The name An Socach is derived from Gaelic, possibly meaning 'the flat-topped hill', a fitting descriptor for its summit shape.
An Socach has been a popular spot for walkers and climbers, providing a true taste of the wild Scottish Highlands, rich in both flora and fauna.
This scenic route takes you along the eastern ridge of An Socach, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
A longer yet rewarding approach from the south west, perfect for those looking to explore the wild beauty of this remote area.
There's parking available at the end of the public road near Dalwhinnie, with space for several cars, though it can fill up quickly during peak seasons.
The nearest train station is Dalwhinnie, which is served by ScotRail. From there, it’s about a 7km walk to the trailhead.
While Dalwhinnie has some basic amenities like a shop and a café, facilities on the trails are non-existent, so pack a decent picnic!
Join friendly walkers exploring An Socach and surrounding area
More walks starting close to this area
Create a walk and let others join you. It's free and easy!
Some common questions about the hills answered
Many walkers use Walkmates to join or organise walks with others. You can check for group walks around An Socach through the maps
Activity varies by location and time, but Walkmates lets you see whether others have shared walks or shown interest in this area. Find other people through the walking friends search walking friends for An Socach search or of course create your own walk for An Socach
Yes. If there aren’t any walks listed already, you can create a walk and make it available for others to join.
If you're signed up to Walkmates, you can create a walk to An Socach.
There are often multiple ways to walk this hill, depending on experience and route preference. Walkmates helps you explore walks and routes that others have shared.
Yes. You can suggest or create routes to share with others. Walkmates focuses on the social side of walking, so routes are used to help people organise walks and explore areas together, rather than as detailed navigation tools or route libraries.
Other uses really appreciate knowledgeable walkers sharing their routes. Share your favourite route to An Socach here
We always strive to keep the information on Walkmates as accurate as possible. If you find an error, please let us know through the contact form and we'll aim to correct it as quickly as possible
Grid Ref: NC184494
Ben Stack
721m
Quinag - Sail Ghorm [Sail Gorm]
776m
Quinag - Sail Gharbh
809m
Quinag - Spidean Coinich
764m
Canisp
847m
+ 5 more nearby hills
Find more walking companions in the area
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!