Bàrr Liath

Grey Hill. That's what Bàrr Liath translates to, and honestly, the name does exactly what it says on the tin. This isn't a dramatic peak that'll stop you mid-conversation - it's a proper walking mountain that rewards the effort without demanding rock-climbing skills or scrambling experience.

The approach from near Taynuilt is straightforward enough, though the path isn't exactly manicured. You're looking at a steady climb through moorland with views opening up across Loch Awe as you gain height. On a clear day, the panorama across Argyll is genuinely worth the slog. On a grey day - and there are plenty of those in Scotland - you'll understand where the hill got its name.

Allow three to four hours for the round trip if you're a steady walker, less if you're quick off the mark. The summit itself is modest but gives you space to sit down and actually enjoy a flask of tea without worrying about your footing. Families with older kids will manage it fine. Young ones might find it a bit long.

It works brilliantly as part of a wider Argyll hillwalking trip. Stay at Loch Awe Camping Pods a few miles down the road and you've got immediate access to proper mountain country without the crowds you'd face further west. Early autumn is your sweet spot - the midges ease off and the light is glorious. Spring through summer, bring bug spray.