Cnoc nam Broighleag

The walk up Cnoc nam Broighleag rewards you with views across Loch Fyne that make the climb feel brief, even when your legs disagree. It's a proper Scottish hill - nothing too technical, but you'll earn those vistas. The peak sits just a few miles from Inveraray, making it an ideal afternoon outing if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks like Strathlachlan or Glendaruel.

What you get is a straightforward hill walk with working countryside all around. On a clear day, the loch stretches out below in that particular shade of grey-blue that only Scottish water seems to manage. The ascent itself takes about an hour from the base, depending on your pace and how many times you stop to catch your breath. It's the kind of walk that families with older kids will manage without fuss, though very young children might find it tedious.

There's nothing fancy here - no visitor centre, no cafe, no admission fee. You park somewhere sensible near the foot and go. That's the appeal, really. Come in the morning if you can, before cloud rolls in off the Atlantic. Afternoon mist can swallow the whole thing, and then you're just trudging uphill through murk with nothing to show for it.

If you're staying at Fyne Glamping or Lochgilphead Caravan Park, this sits well within striking distance of your base. Combine it with a wander around Inveraray itself - the castle and lochside walks will round out a proper day in Argyll.