Cnoc Mòine

The walk up Cnoc Mòine isn't long, but it's proper steep for what it is. You're looking at maybe an hour from Tarbert, which sits just across the water on the Kintyre peninsula, and the ascent rewards you with views that stretch across to Jura and the Sound of Tarbert. On a clear day - and you'll want to time it for one - the panorama justifies the huffing and puffing.

It's a straightforward hill rather than a technical climb. The path exists but isn't always obvious, so bring a map or know where you're heading. Most people manage it fine in decent boots, though after rain it gets boggy underfoot. Allow a couple of hours return if you're not racing, which you shouldn't be.

This works best for walkers who know what they're after. It's not a casual family stroll, and young kids might find it tedious without the promise of something specific at the top - there's no facilities, no café, just heather and views. For hill-baggers plotting a route through Argyll, though, it slots in nicely and the Tarbert location means you're within striking distance of Port Ban Holiday Park if you're basing yourself there for a week.

Go early in the day if you can. The light's better, the views clearer, and you'll have the hill largely to yourself. Free, obviously - it's just a Scottish hill.