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Cunninghame Group, North Ayrshire

We are the Cunninghame Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

The Cobbler is short of being a Munro but is a fairly strenuous walk up a well defined path.  This is an iconic mountain with a distinctive shape reminiscent of a cobbler at a last.  Also known as Ben Arthur, it is popular with spectacular views of the surrounding southern highland mountains.

Our path zig zags through forest into a glen that runs along the Allt a’ Bhalachain stream. At the bealach between The Cobbler, Beinn Ime and Narnain we will take the steep steps to reach the two peaks of the Cobbler where 'threading the needle' is optional.  We will then descend going east, crossing a couple of burns to re-join the route of the walk-in.  

 

 

Sunday, 17 August 2025
Meeting time:
8:20 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
905m / 2969ft
Type:
circular

Good boots are essential and poles are recommended.

Cafes and hotel-restaurants in Arrochar might be attractive after the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 27993 42603
Nearest postcode:
KA20 3AJ
what3words:
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Meeting time:
8:20 am

Morrison's supermarket, Stevenston. We meet in the corner closest to the big roundabout on the A78 bypass.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 29491 04918
Nearest postcode:
G83 7AP
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Succoth Car Park - on the shore side as you drive out of Arrochar. There are car parking charges of £1/ hour. We recommend paying £8.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking