Binnein Ban

The walk up Binnein Ban starts deceptively gentle. You leave Tarbert heading inland, and the path climbs steadily through moorland with the Loch Fyne views dropping away behind you. It's not technically difficult - no scrambling, no exposed ridges - but it's relentless once the gradient kicks in, and the 2,368 feet of height makes itself known on the legs.

What you get for your effort is properly rewarding. The summit opens up to views across Argyll's lochs and hills, with Loch Fyne stretching below and on clear days you can see far enough to make the hike feel genuinely worth it. The moorland setting means you're often alone up there, which beats the crowds on the more famous peaks.

This is for walkers who don't mind a proper slog and want to avoid the tourist queue. Families with younger kids will find it testing - plan on three to four hours round trip depending on fitness. There's no fee and no infrastructure on the mountain itself, so come prepared with water and something to eat.

Tarbert itself is a working fishing village with decent facilities, and if you're staying nearby at The Gather, Binnein Ban makes for a satisfying day out that gets you away from the holiday park routine. The walk's not spectacular enough to be a must-do if you're only in the area briefly, but if you're based locally and enjoy hill walking without the Loch Lomond circus, it delivers.