The Cobbler from Ardgartan
Date: 19 July 2025
Leader: Jack
Grade: A
Number on walk: 13
Length 12 km. Ascent 945 m.
Hills climbed: The Cobbler
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Our route on The Cobbler avoided the ‘zig-zags’ but involved an overgrown, boggy fire break
Once clear of the forest the view opened up as we climbed towards The Cobbler’s SE ridge
(Here we are looking over Arrochar to Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond)
Morning tea break after reaching The Cobbler’s SE ridge
Contemplating the final 200m ascent to the summit
The cloud cleared while we were on the summit allowing us this view of the true summit of The Cobbler
(None of our party opted to ‘thread the needle’ and stand on this summit – reflecting the wisdom that comes with age)
Our summit photograph with the summit as a background
Initially the summit was clear but the cloud descended while we had lunch and our descent was made in cloud
We avoided the ‘zig-zags’ on our descent and had a clear path through coniferous woodland