Cnoc Airigh Luachraich

The walk up Cnoc Airigh Luachraich is a proper hill rather than a peak, rising just over 300 metres above the Kintyre peninsula near Tarbert. The climb itself is straightforward enough - takes about 45 minutes up, longer if you're not used to bog - and rewards you with views across Loch Fyne to the Cowal hills. On a clear day you can see Arran sitting out in the Firth of Clyde, which alone makes the slog worthwhile.

It's absolutely the kind of walk that suits families with older kids or anyone who wants a bit of elevation gain without needing rock scrambling skills. The path isn't marked brilliantly, so you'll want a map or GPS. The terrain is moorland - rough grass, heather, patches of bog that'll soak your boots if you're not careful. Allow two to three hours for the round trip depending on fitness.

If you're based at Muasdale Holiday Park, this sits nicely as a half-day outing that doesn't require driving far. The wider Kintyre area is good for quieter walks and coastal spotting. Tarbert itself, just a few miles away, has got shops and pubs for afterwards. The views from the summit aren't dramatic or Alpine - this is Scottish moorland, not the Cairngorms - but they're genuine and the solitude is what you're really after. Worth doing if you're in the area, though it won't be the highlight of a week-long holiday.