As written] This hill actually has two names, The Cobbler and Ben Arthur (from the Gaelic Beinn Artair, Arthur's peak). Originally, ‘The Cobbler' referred to the centre peak only and Ben Arthur to the whole mountain, but the former is now taken to refer to the whole thing.
The name derives from a supposed resemblance to a shoemaker at work.
The Cobbler is a contender for the best small mountain in Scotland, and proof that Munro status is not a requirement for high-quality climbing. It is the foremost winter crag in the Arrochar area, with many popular classics.
The Centre Peak is the highest, and it is one of the few Scottish summits where some (easy) climbing is required. The North and South peaks have more extensive crags and are home to most of the best routes. The Cobbler is also a popular rock climbing venue in summer, and many of the winter routes follow summer lines, so care should be taken to avoid crampon scratches.
GG Conditions: As with most other crags in this area, frozen turf is critical, and a good freeze followed by snowfall is the best bet. Finding good conditions is made more challenging by the low altitude and, for some crags, a southerly or easterly aspect which can cause them to strip rapidly in the sun. These routes are best climbed on cloudy, or even stormy, days. On the other hand, the range of aspects makes it easier to find something in condition if the weather is cold enough – either a windward face to freeze the turf quickly and reduce the risk of avalanche, or a leeward face to give shelter in high winds.