Beinn Tharsuinn

The walk up Beinn Tharsuinn isn't long, but it's proper steep. From Cairndow, you're looking at a couple of hours' graft to the summit - nothing too mad, but it demands respect. The views across Loch Fyne are the real draw here. On a clear day you can see for miles, watching boats drift past far below while the landscape rolls away in every direction.

It's a hill that rewards walkers rather than casual strollers. The path gets boggy in places and the gradient doesn't ease off much, so decent boots matter. The summit itself is modest - a cairn and some breathing space - but the effort pays for itself with those vistas. Most people spend 30 minutes up top before heading back down, which tends to be quicker and easier on the knees.

If you're staying at Drimsynie Holiday Village just down the road, this makes a cracking half-day sortie. Families with teenagers will manage it fine; younger kids might find the climb tedious. The whole outing takes around three to four hours door-to-door. There's limited parking near the trailhead, so go early if you're visiting on a weekend. Early morning light is best anyway - mist tends to roll in by afternoon and kills the views completely.

Argyll Caravan Park, further out towards Inveraray, gives you more options for other walks in the area, but Beinn Tharsuinn stands alone as a proper workout with real payoff.