Beautiful video, I did that walk last September except we crossed the river near the hydro dam and followed a indistinct path to the ridge then along the ridge to the summit, never passed anyone until reaching the summit, It was a beautiful day just like the one you had.
Lovely video with you both. Thanks for keeping my lock down spirits up. Hopefully not long til we're all able to get to the mountains again. Thanks ladies :)
They were some truly epic views and scenery. I love Scotland so much! Also its lovely to see Summer again. Looking forward to warm and bright days again :-D
Ah! To revel in the glorious green of summer while watching on a cold and blustery February day. This is what a good cup of tea and a cranberry scone were made for. 😄. Thank you for this video. ❤️
Thanks for posting this Abbie, heading back to my Homeland this May and Ben Arthur/Cobbler is on my list. My Mom took us to the States in 1970 but there is always a "wee" tug every few years to return and see some more of it. Will be "base-camping" at my sister's place in Dunoon, only an hour or so from Ben Arthur. Cheers - Bryce
This is a great route for someone looking for an introduction into hillwalking. You get some excellent views from the top too. It was one of my first climbs in Scotland.
Another fabulous walk. This is one I always wanted to do. Living near Glasgow, I should have been up it. One day in the future soon. Hope you and Anna are well! ❤️
Thank you for the lovely video. Beautiful area! Walked to Ben Arthur yesterday, just wonderful, even or especially in winter. Could not go to the summit because it was getting dark :-)
I've climbed the Cobbler a couple of times, never had the testicular fortitude to tackle the needle though. Completed Beinn Narnairn and Beinn Ime for the first time a week ago and both give amazing views. The Arrochar Alps are a special place.
The route you took up from Succoth where you parked is a lot gentler than the drag up from the criminally overpriced car park at the bottom of the main path up - the one you couldn't get into, where folk always get ticketed if they park on the grass when it's full. The route up from Succoth also gives great access to Ben Narnain, via the remnants of the steep disused trackbed that housed a temporary train line that served the construction of the Loch Sloy dam workings. I'm glad you had a good day out. Plans that aren't flexible are a tyranny.
Abbie really love your channel,sipping my earl grey tea,you are such a lovely girl and it shines through in your lovely videos,big fan and stay safe debs..
Lovely walk up to the Cobbler. I have a slideshow of both the Cobbler and Beinn Ime which is the one you want to do next time on my channel. I was lucky to get the weather on both occasions. ATB.
I believe I mentioned to you before about Scottish hill carparks but on facebook groups, the management of the Cobbler always raises it's ugly head. The counci know it is a popular hill and appear to be making parking difficult to anyone arriving quite late in the morning so they can grab fines. There is a hotel in Arrochar who have seen that. You can park free but must sign in at hotel reception. The down side if you can call it that is you park free on promise you buy a meal in the restuarant on your return. OK we are in covid lockdown now so hotel is shut but its still a good deal. park free and buy a burger or salad when you return. instant win all round. I would suggest if your going to be a regular, go at least 2 course meal :) You did the cobbler, there is no reason to try attempt a second munro in one trip. Your problem with hill names in scotland is they are all in Gaelic and not prounoced how they look. words to look for are Geal = white and Dhbu= black. used often to describe hills and lochs. Im glad you girls are enjoying my country.
Still on my ‘to do’ list, but I fear a new hip is in order before it becomes possible again. Still, watching somebody climb it is next best thing. For better description of routes I’d suggest Ralph Storer’s ‘100 Best Routes...’ Having seen the series of little book you were using we were concerned that they were a bit sketchy and having come from Skye when we saw it we were worried that it was vague to the point of being dangerous as it didn’t seem to have any warnings about the severe terrain that might be experienced on some of the Cuillin peaks it described. As a ‘rough guide’ it’s probably fine but Storer does give warnings and grades the walks in terms of difficulty, navigation, terrain etc., which gives you a better clue as to what to what you are letting yourself in for! Better yet it gives a guide on how to pronounce the Gaelic names of the peaks so you can say where you are going/where you’ve been!
Is this a relatively easy route to follow? Me and my partner are both physically fit enough but I’m a bit worried about getting lost. Is some form of navigation essential? Thanks :)
Oh dear this is no good at all. Watching this makes me want to go out walking in the hills again (which I can’t do at the moment because we’re in lockdown and there are no hills near me) harrumph 😒 oh well just have to make plans for when we can again.
Pretty sure this doesn't come under the lockdown rules of Scotland. You shouldn't be here. You travelled from England into Scotland, which is against the rules. This video was irresponsible.
