A load more Cobblers!

[Jaxter]

It had been a long term, but an especially long week. I had some serious cabin fever so when my friend Neil suggested a walk on his way to meet some friends nearby I was definitely up for getting out – I gave him choice of hill and he went for the Cobbler; a fine choice. I’d been up less than 2 weeks previously, but that wasn’t a problem

We parked the other side of the loch (what’s an extra couple of kilometres walking to avoid £9 )


We applied copious amounts of sunscreen before leaving – it was already scorching


Looking down Loch Long – the extra few kilometres were actually awesome for views


Reaching the path we headed uphill – although a good path with easy zig zags it was incredibly hot and with no breeze the heat felt oppressive. Mercifully out of the trees we stopped for a breather


Neil admiring the view back to Ben Lomond


We continued slowly up the path – at least the gradient had eased for this section up the glen. I took the opportunity to replenish water supplies – there would be nothing up high.


Reaching the Narnain boulders Neil felt the need to test his strength


I had suggested a circular route of up the front, down the back which is what we went for – heading for the corrie


Last water source


When I’d been here two weeks ago in the evening the corrie was in shade….this time we were earlier in the day and the sun was assaulting us all the way


Climbing out onto the wee halfway point we stopped to admire the views…and my phone rang Although the signal was a bit iffy fortunately it was my (now) boss phoning to offer me the job! Cue shock and relief in equal measure I was free to enjoy the rest of my day, and certainly won’t forget where I was when I heard


Neil contemplating having to work with me


Reaching the coll we decided to visit the true summit first as we’d be returning the other way anyway – looking back the North summit looked busy


From the summit we could see for miles We went for a wee explore onto the true summit – Neil was perfectly content to sit on the ledge, as was I until I decided to stop being a wuss and get on with it – a few moments of awkward scrambling later I was on the top (minus my hat )

Back on safer ground we sat down for some food and to enjoy the views out over The Brack (Arran just visible in the distance). Neil also searched through some old photos and was happy to discover his man-points as he had been up the proper top around 20 years ago


Cruachan in the distance


Beinn an Lochain


The Cobbler


Ben Donich


The Paps of Jura just visible on the horizon


Beinn an Lochain again, with Mull on the skyline


Cruachan again




Eventually it was time to get going before we became toast – the views out to Beinn Luibhean and Beinn Ime as we dropped towards the bealach


We headed up towards the North top – views back to the Cobbler itself were fantastic


Beinn Narnain


Beinn Ime


Loch Long and the Luss Grahams


The short way down


Beinn an Lochain and the Rest and Be Thankful


Cool light on the rocks


Zoomed to Arran (just)


On the way down we spotted a precariously placed boulder (probably been there for hundreds of years )


Headed down the back I suggested a trip out to Ben Vane….


Or Beinn Ime….


Both were vetoed (fortunately, because it was far too hot for either ) and we continued back down the path home, which gave fabulous views back the way


Back at the loch we were hot and exhausted and fortunately were able to break up the extra few kilometres along the loch with an ice cream stop


Before a hot drive home with all the windows down. Scottish summer – you were grand

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[malky_c]

No photos - it didn’t happen

[gammy leg walker]

[quote="malky_c"]No photos - it didn’t happen [/quot

i was thinking exactly the same.

[Jaxter]

No photos - it didn’t happen

Touche