Beinn Uird

The walk up Beinn Uird is steep, relentless, and absolutely worth the effort. This Argyll peak sits just a few miles from Glasgow - close enough for a weekend escape but far enough to feel properly remote when you're halfway up the slope, lungs burning.

It's a proper hill rather than a mountain, which means you can knock it over in an afternoon without needing ropes or specialist gear. Most walkers allow two to three hours depending on fitness and how often you stop to catch your breath. The views from the top sweep across the Clyde Valley and towards the Trossachs - nothing fancy, but genuinely good on a clear day. Rain clouds tend to roll in fast here, so start early and keep an eye on the sky.

This is one for walkers and hill enthusiasts rather than families with young kids. The paths are rough in places and there's a fair bit of exposed ground near the summit. If you've got teenagers who can handle a proper slog, they'll probably enjoy the sense of achievement.

Staying at Inverbeg Holiday Park or Milarrochy Bay - both just down the road and rated highly - gives you a solid base for exploring the area. Use this as a stepping stone between easier lowland walks and the bigger peaks further north. The drive from Glasgow takes about forty minutes, so it's perfect for a long morning's outing before returning to your caravan for lunch.