An Socach, Mullach na Dheiragain and Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan
Three remote Munros at the head of Glen Affric, around the Alltbeithe youth hostel.
- Distance
- 39.7 km
- Ascent
- 1910 m
- Time
- 12–16.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1150 m
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About this walk
An Socach, Mullach na Dheiragain and Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan is a hard 39.7 km out-and-back walk with 1,910 m of ascent, taking 12 to 16.5 hours. It starts at River Affric car park, Glen Affric (grid reference NH 177 225). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan at 1,150 m.
Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan is one of the finest and most remote Munros, at the head of Glen Affric. From the road end, the route follows the long track past Loch Affric to Alltbeithe, the most remote youth hostel in Scotland.
It climbs An Socach, then crosses to Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan's narrow, twin-topped summit ridge and out to Mullach na Dheiragain, before returning. Most people stay at Alltbeithe. Very remote: there's no mobile signal for much of the route, and help is a long way off.
Route
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1
Up Glen Affric
Follow the track west past Loch Affric to Alltbeithe.
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2
An Socach
Climb An Socach.
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3
Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan
Cross to Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan and out to Mullach na Dheiragain, then return to the glen.
Summits
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does An Socach, Mullach na Dheiragain and Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan take?
- Most walkers take 12–16.5 hours for the 39.7 km route, which has 1,910 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at River Affric car park, Glen Affric (grid reference NH 177 225). Forestry car park at the road end (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Very long glen track (cycleable); steep slopes; narrow ridges.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan (1150 m, Munro); Mullach na Dheiragain (982 m, Munro); An Socach (920 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go. Many people cycle the long approach tracks.
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