Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
The Socach
In or near Strathdon.
The Socach — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 552 m.
Keith Grinsted — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
The Socach is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 552 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
The Socach is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and striking prominence in the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural beauty of the Highlands. Visitors can expect a remote setting with challenging trails and panoramic views typical of this region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1516, -3.1173
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB36 8YR
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- osm: n3556268086 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near The Socach
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Socach?
- The Socach is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB36 8YR).
- What is The Socach?
- The Socach — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 552 m.
- How do I get to The Socach?
- Drivers can use postcode AB36 8YR.
- How do I get to The Socach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB36 8YR. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.