The Cobbler

We had a very subdued Communion service in church today, with prayers offered for the victims, the bereaved, the emergency services, and all involved in the tragic helicopter crash in Glasgow city centre.

It was a beautiful day, sunny and felt like springtime, and it seemed inappropriate for the day to be so lovely when so many people have been affected by this tragedy.

After lunch we decided to go for a bit of a car trip, the HG and I always have our best conversations in the car, captive audience perhaps?

Anyway we headed up Loch Lomond, and the reflections in the loch were just stunning. At Tarbet we cut over to Arrochar, and I caught what I thought was my best shot, of the Cobbler shrouded in mist.

The Cobbler is the most spectacular, although by no means the highest of the so-called Arrochar Alps, due to its distinctive, large rocky summit features which are supposed to represent a cobbler bending over his last. The features are visible many miles away from the mountain. Despite the mountain falling short of Munro height, due to its summit features, ease of access, and excellent summit views, it is one of the most popular mountains in Scotland.
The Cobbler has three distinctive summits: the middle one is the highest. I have climbed it several times, and it is not an easy hill to climb, as you climb right from sea level.

On the way home I hoped for a nice sunset over the loch, but it didn't really materialise. However, I was happy with this.

I hope you all had a lovely Sunday.