Beinn Mhòr

The climb to Beinn Mhòr's summit rewards you with views that stretch across the Sound of Mull and beyond - when the Scottish weather cooperates, anyway. This isn't a gentle stroll. It's a proper hill walk from near Oban, steep in places and boggy underfoot, but the 966-metre peak delivers the kind of vista that makes you forget about the mud on your boots.

The route itself takes about three hours up and down, depending on fitness and how often you stop to catch your breath or photograph the islands. On a clear day you're looking west towards Colonsay and Jura, south to Arran. The path from the Oban side is the most direct approach, though the terrain demands decent hillwalking experience and waterproof kit - this is the Highlands, not the South Downs.

Seriously keen walkers will get the most from this. Young kids might struggle with the duration and steepness, though teenagers keen on peaks could be up for it. It's free to walk, obviously, and there's something satisfying about bagging a Corbett without leaving the Oban area.

If you're staying at Oban Holiday Park or Argyll Kayaker Cove, both close by, Beinn Mhòr works as a standalone day out or part of a broader exploration of the area's walking. The climb won't suit everyone - it's genuinely tough - but if you're fit and the forecast looks decent, it's worth the effort.