Cnoc Shieveina

The walk up Cnoc Shieveina is proper rewarding if you're based on the Isle of Arran. It's not a massive undertaking - the peak sits at a decent height without requiring technical kit or a full day's expedition. You get genuine views across the Firth of Clyde from the top, and on clear days the mainland hills come into focus. The approach isn't marked with signs, so you need a map or GPS, which sorts out the casual wanderers from people who actually know what they're doing.

This one's for walkers who've done a few Scottish hills before. Families with young kids might find the terrain tricky depending on which route they take. Allow two to three hours up and down, depending on fitness. The ground can be boggy in places - nothing unusual for this part of Scotland, but bring decent boots.

Timing matters. Morning light is cleaner here, and you avoid the afternoon cloud that rolls in off the water. Autumn and spring tend to be drier than summer.

If you're staying at Kings Caves Glamping nearby, this makes a solid half-day out without straying far. It breaks up a park-based holiday and reminds you why you came to Arran in the first place. Worth doing once you've found your bearings on the island.