Is the Cobbler a Mountain?

The Cobbler is an 884 metres mountain located near the head of Loch Long in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is a Corbett, and is an important site for rock climbing in the Southern Highlands. Many maps include the name Ben Arthur, but the name The Cobbler is more widely used.

Why is the mountain called the cobbler?

The Cobbler, which is also known as Ben Arthur, is an incredible mountain and part of the Arrochar Alps. The name is due to the distinctive rocky summit which supposedly emulates the shape of a cobbler leaning over at work.

Is the cobbler a hard climb?

How Hard Is It To Climb The Cobbler? Whilst climbing The Cobbler is not technically hard, it is steep and the return trip around 7 miles – so don't climb up expecting a wee trip up Arthur's Seat.

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