An Socach (Munro) from Glen Clunie

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Overview

An Socach is one of the lesser Munros of the area, a rounded whaleback hill with broad grassy slopes, this approach, an out and back walk, follows the Baddoch Farm track off the A93.

Car Share will be organised at the West Port but the walk leader will join you at the start of the walk by Baddoch Farm track, not the West Port. Please register with the walk leader in advance to give an idea of numbers.

Saturday, 26 July 2025

Meeting time:: 7:30 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 15.8km / 9.8mi
Ascent:: 655m / 2149ft
Type:: circular

Local walk grade: A

Features

Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:: 7:30 am

Car park behind West Port.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 13900 83201
Nearest postcode:: AB35 5XU
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Layby on A93 on opposite side of road just south of Baddoch Farm track.

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