Binnein Mòr

The walk up Binnein Mòr takes you through proper Highland terrain - steep in places, but the views across the Monadhliath range make it worth every burning leg. You're looking at a solid three to four hours for a round trip from the car park near Newtonmore, so start early and bring water. The summit sits at 1,130 metres, and on a clear day you can see for miles across the Scottish Highlands.

This is genuinely for walkers, not casual strollers. The path gets boggy in wet weather and there's no shelter once you're above the tree line, so proper kit matters. That said, if you're comfortable with hill walking and you've got the fitness for it, this delivers real mountain satisfaction without needing ice axes or ropes.

Newtonmore is your jumping-off point - small enough that you won't waste time but big enough to grab supplies or grab a beer after. If you're based at Laggan Glamping & Caravan/Motorhome Site or Invernahavon Caravan Park, both within a few miles, you're perfectly placed for a day on the hill.

Go when the weather's settled. Midges can be brutal in July and August, so May, June, or September feel better. Free to climb, naturally - it's Scottish mountain country.