Cnoc na Mòine Gile

The walk up Cnoc na Mòine Gile from Tarbert isn't long, but it's steep enough to make you feel like you've earned the view. At just 296 metres, this isn't a serious mountain walk - more of a proper hill scramble that takes most people under an hour to bag. The path climbs through moorland with decent views across Loch Tarbert, and on a clear day you can see right across to Kintyre and beyond.

It's the sort of hill that suits families who fancy something more interesting than a flat walk, or keen peak-baggers after an easy tick. Older kids with decent boots will manage it fine, though the terrain can be boggy after rain and you'll want proper footwear. The scramble itself isn't technical, just relentless.

Walkers should allow a couple of hours there and back with a breather on top. There's nothing up here - no shelter, no facilities - so pack water and something to eat. Summer's your best bet for visibility, though the Scottish west coast weather changes faster than you can say "waterproofs on".

If you're staying at Port Ban Holiday Park nearby, this makes a cracking half-day outing before or after exploring the Tarbert shoreline. It's not a destination in itself, but it's the kind of local knowledge spot that beats another lap of the village. Free, naturally - it's a hill.