Cnap nan Gobhar

The walk up Cnap nan Gobhar from the Isle of Mull is a proper hill rather than a mountain, which is exactly why it works so well. You're looking at roughly 300 metres of climbing through boggy moorland and rough grass - nothing technical, but the ground underfoot can be treacherous after rain. The views from the top sweep across the Sound of Mull and towards Ben More, and on a clear day you'll see why this corner of Argyll drew people back for centuries.

This is one for walkers after genuine solitude rather than a tick-box Munro. The peak itself is uncluttered - no cairn crowds, no Instagram queues. Most people doing the circuit from near Tobermory will spend two to three hours on the hill depending on fitness and how often you stop to look about. The terrain is open moorland throughout, so weather matters; mist rolls in quickly here.

You won't need special equipment, but proper boots and waterproofs are non-negotiable. The appeal is in the isolation and the clean lines of the view rather than technical climbing. Families with older children and regular hillwalkers will find it rewarding. Port nan Gael Campsite sits just 5.4 miles away, making it a natural base - you could do the walk as a morning outing and still have the afternoon loose. Free to climb, obviously, and best tackled from April onwards when the ground dries out a touch.