We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Jack T.
Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader
An alternative and quieter route to a popular hill in the Arrochar Alps avoiding the notorious zigzags
From Ardgartan, climb through forest onto ridge towards Cobbler from south-east. Return via Allt a Bhalachain Glen path to dam, then through Ardgartan forest to start.
Local Grade: A
Terrain: Steep ascent through forest and up to ridge; paths marked in place, occasionally indistinct. Ridge path to Cobbler boggy in places. Some scrambling required on approach to Cobbler from the south. Numerous fallen trees in forest sections, but navigable
Max height: 884 m.
Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 56.
Ardgartan Visitor Centre car park, off A83 at the south east end of Glen Croe. Distance from Helensburgh: 22 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 35 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £4.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 09:30.
