The Cobbler · Ben Arthur
4 classifications here — Trail 100, Marilyn, HuMP and Simm — belong to lists OpenFell holds only part of, so they have no list page. See how far the coverage goes.
- Height
- 884 m · 2,900 ft
- Prominence
- 256 m
- Grid reference
- NN 25957 05813
- Coordinates
- 56.21302, -4.80802
- County / area
- Argyll and Bute
- Region
- Inveraray to Crianlarich
- OS Landranger
- 56
- OS Explorer
- OL39S 364S
- Summit feature
- rock pinnacle
- Key col
- NN261066 (628 m)
About The Cobbler
The Cobbler stands near the head of Loch Long in Argyll and Bute, within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Many maps give the Gaelic-derived Ben Arthur, from Beinn Artair, but the English name is the one in general use; in the 19th century the hill was known as The Cobbler and his Wife.
It is a Corbett and one of the more important rock climbing venues in the Southern Highlands. The summit height is given here as 884 m.
Background written from facts in the Wikipedia article on The Cobbler (CC BY-SA 4.0). Heights, prominence and grid references come from the Database of British & Irish Hills, not from Wikipedia.
Access rights here
Yes Right to roam: Statutory right of responsible access to most land and inland water.
Yes Wild camping: Wild camping is broadly lawful under the 2003 Act.
In defined Camping Management Zones (roughly 1 March – 30 September) camping requires a permit or use of a designated site, despite the general Scottish access right. Zones cover parts of east Loch Lomond, Trossachs lochshores and other honeypot areas.
General position for Scotland — local byelaws, seasonal restrictions and closures can override it. Full details: access rights in Scotland ·check another location.
Daylight at this summit today
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Computed astronomically for 56.213, -4.808. Plan your finish with the daylight safety planner.
Summit weather live
Loading forecast for the summit (884 m)…
Forecast adjusted to summit altitude. Weather data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Long-distance paths past this hill
One waymarked long-distance route runs within 2.5 km of the summit — useful if you are linking this hill into a longer walk, or want a made path for the approach.
| Route | Total length | From summit |
|---|---|---|
| Loch Lomond and Cowal Way | 91 km | 2.3 km |
Route lines © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); distance from the summit computed by OpenFell.
Reaching The Cobbler by train
One National Rail station sits within 8 km of the summit — close enough to make a car-free day of it. Distances are straight lines, not walking routes.
| Station | From summit | Summit lies |
|---|---|---|
| Arrochar and Tarbet | 5.4 km | W of the station |
Each station page lists every hill in its reach, long-distance paths from the door and a live-times link — see all stations with hills in reach. Station positions from NaPTAN (OGL v3.0).
Get food nearby
3 places to eat or drink within 10 km of the summit, rated under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (Scotland runs its own Food Hygiene Information Scheme, a pass/fail equivalent).
| Place | Type | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardgartan Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Pass | 3.1 km · SE |
| Arrochar Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Pass | 4.1 km · E |
| Inversnaid Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Pass | 9.5 km · NE |
Classifications and ratings are the local authority's own and can be coarse — this is a lead, not a guarantee of opening hours or that food is served to non-residents. Follow a name through to the official rating page to check, and confirm before you rely on it.
Food hygiene data from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (Open Government Licence v3.0). Distances and directions computed by OpenFell from the summit.
Nearest listed peaks
| Peak | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beinn Narnain | 926.8 m | 1.5 km |
| Beinn Ime | 1012.2 m | 2.7 km |
| Beinn Luibhean | 859.7 m | 2.7 km |
| The Brack | 787.5 m | 3.1 km |
| Ben Vane | 915.8 m | 4.4 km |
| Ben Donich | 847 m | 4.4 km |