Cnòc Tòrr an Leamhain

The walk up Cnòc Tòrr an Leamhain isn't going to break you, but it's proper rewarding once you're up there. This isn't Ben Nevis territory - it's a modest Highland peak near Ardgay that gives you the sorts of views you'd expect from something that requires actual effort without needing a weekend of training.

The hill itself is straightforward going, and you'll find yourself in typical Highland moorland scattered with the odd rocky outcrop. The real appeal is the panorama once you reach the top. On a clear day - and you'll need one, as cloud cover makes this a bit pointless - you're looking across to the Ben Wyvis massif and down toward the Dornoch Firth. It's the sort of landscape that reminds you why people still walk in Scotland despite the midges.

You're looking at roughly two to three hours including the summit time, depending on fitness. It's free to access and there's no faffing about with visitor centres or entry fees. Start early though, especially in the darker months - the light goes quickly in the Highlands and you don't want to be fumbling down in the dusk.

For anyone based at Ardgay Glamping, this is an absolute no-brainer. It's close enough for a half-day outing without the drive, yet substantial enough to feel like you've actually gone somewhere. Families with reasonably mobile kids will manage fine. Solo walkers and couples after a proper Highland fix will find this satisfying - not flashy, but honest.