Am Buth

The walk up Am Buth rewards you with proper views across the Firth of Lorn - Oban sprawls below, the islands scatter beyond, and on a clear day you can see all the way out to Mull. It's a modest peak by Scottish standards, nothing dramatic, but the climb packs enough into a couple of hours to make it worth the trip from Oban.

You're looking at a straightforward hill walk rather than a scramble. The path climbs steadily through moorland, nothing technical underfoot, though it gets a bit bog-prone in places after rain. Allow two to three hours return depending on fitness - it's not punishing, just consistent. The real appeal is how quickly you escape the town crowds and find yourself alone with the views.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's the sort of walk that clears your head without demanding intense concentration. Kids aged ten and up would manage it fine, though the younger ones might find the moorland bit tedious without much to see at eye level until the summit.

If you're staying at Oban Holiday Park, you're only twenty minutes' drive from the trailhead - ideal for an afternoon outing. The Tanunda Pods and Maggie's Cabin locations work too, though they're slightly further out. Go in the morning if possible; the afternoon light can flatten the water views. Free to access, naturally, and no facilities at the top, so bring water and something to eat. Worth doing as part of a wider Argyll walking itinerary rather than an end in itself, but genuinely pleasant if you're in the area.