From the Arrochar Alps to Ben Lui, this area is home to nine Munros. Half of the peaks in the area are within the boundaries of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, while the others lie to the west. The three summits of The Cobbler (884m) contain some of the best climbing in the Southern Highlands while Ben Lui in winter looks positively Alpine. Access is relatively straightforward from the A83, A82 or A85.
Hill walking day with local youth group preparing for a trip to Ben Nevis. We opted for Ben Arthur (the Cobbler) as an objective as it`s an iconic mountain which can be seen from many places within Glasgow, and plays a significant part in the stories of many Glasgwegians getting outdoors. Weatherwise, the day began well, but deteriorated as we approached the summit with a strengthening wind and rain showers meaning that we opted not to `thread the needle` on the summit block. Good day out, with the young people showing good resilience in the rain as we walked off!
