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Ben Arthur ("The Cobbler")

Nat Park - Loch Lomond and Trossachs

County/Area - Argyll and Bute

Author - Peter Smyly

Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km

Ascent - 3200 feet / 970 metres

Grade - mod/hard

Start - OS grid reference NN294048
Lat 56.205122 // Long -4.751878
Postcode G83 7AP (approx. location only)
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Route Outline

Walk from Arrochar climbs iconic Ben Arthur (the Cobbler) in the Loch Lomond National Park. Great scenery and a great walk!

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Further Information

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Do turn back if the weather deteriorates especially in winter or when visibility is poor.

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