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This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
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884 m (2900 ft)
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This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.
Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.
NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).
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NN25920586
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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45 of 222 Corbetts |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
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Person who makes or repairs shoes |
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The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.
You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.
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Ben Arthur is better known as "The Cobbler" as its unusual rocky top is considered to represent a cobbler and his last. It is a gem of a mountain with something for everyone. The approach is steep but easy, following the route of a dismantled railway, then on well made road into a beautiful glen with the impressive Narnain Boulders. From there take a minor scramble through rocky outcrops to the summit ridge, with beautiful views in good weather. Then just when you think you have cracked it you find that to reach the highest point you have to crawl through a hole in rocks (Argyll's Eyeglass) onto an narrow exposed ledge and scramble up to an exposed rock. Since scrambling and a head for exposure are required, many people have almost reached the summit!
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Hazards you may encounter on The Cobbler include
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Doesn't look to bad from the north peak, its only when you get up close that the climb seems a bit daunting!
© Samantha Munro
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Image by Samantha Munro
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The Cobblers central peak
© Allan Donald
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Image by Allan Donald
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The Cobbler. Beautiful.
© Kenny Wallace
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Image by Kenny Wallace
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The Cobbler, North Peak
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1010 m
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9.91 km
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The Cobbler
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This craggy mountain is a moderate climb with some easy scrambling BUT the final rocky summit is an exposed scramble (see mountain description)
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Me on top, 27/4/13.
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Image by Mark Thomson
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relaxing on the cobbler august 2012
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Image by Peter Hughes
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Alan, David & Robin at the north top - The Cobbler summit in the background 27th June 2012
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Lynda & Scott at 'eye of the needle' on The Cobbler (27th May 2012)
© Lynda Langlands
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Gerry Delaney
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August 17, 2010
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Had an early start to Sunday to miss the crowds..glad I did..was like Sauchihall Street later on!
Had the summit to myself for a good while, weather was superb, 23 degrees and clear views..stunning! Didn't brave the 'true' summit .. the sheer drop kinda put me off :)
Met dozens of people on way down...every man and his dog was out for the day in the sunshine.
Will def be back in the winter for another go!
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David Stewart
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June 21, 2010
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First hill climbed, loved it, hopefull work my way up to do Ben nevis.
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iain watson
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March 15, 2010
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walked up the route from the car park at loch long toward the cobbler past the narnain boulders and instead of going left in front we walked on and tried to take the steps at the back,they were covered in ice and with the wind trying its best to blow us off it was a risky ascent but made the top regaurdless.again the wind was very strong and found it difficult to stand up so needless to say i never summited,far too dangerous but i'll be back in the summer to finish the job.easily the most interesting looking mountain in the region and highly recommended
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Harry Mills
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January 31, 2010
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Managed to climb up to about 150m below east summit today, this was my first mountain, my 8 year old boy Declan was with me. We both loved it. Would have loved to make summit but too dangerous. We will be back.
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James Corrigan
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November 23, 2009
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Outstanding hill of the Arrochar Alps.Been up there 4 times now.The first path off to the left on the way up from the dam is good fun.The Needle on a calm day is also interesting.
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