Corbett · Arrochar & Trossachs
The Cobbler (Ben Arthur)
The most recognisable hill in the Arrochar Alps, with three rocky summits and a famous final scramble through the eye of the needle to reach the true top. The view from the lower summit is one of the best in southern Scotland on a clear day.
Quick facts
- Height
- 884m/ 2900ft
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Time
- 5 hrs
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- Grid ref
- NN259058
- Parking
- G83 7AL
- Nearest city
- Glasgow
Standard route
Standard ascent from Succoth car park on Loch Long. Forest tracks lead to open hillside, then a steep zigzag path to the central summit area. The true summit (north peak) requires a short, exposed scramble — most walkers stop at the south peak instead.
Terrain
Forest track, then a well-built but steep stone path. Final scramble is genuinely exposed — not for vertigo sufferers.
In winter
Full winter conditions are common above 600m from December to March. The summit scramble becomes a serious proposition under verglas. Crampons and ice axe needed in winter.
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 0m
- Edinburgh2h 45m
OS maps: OS Explorer 364, OS Landranger 56