Creag Dhubh

Creag Dhubh sits on the Isle of Mull as a proper hill walk rather than a technical scramble, which means most people with reasonable fitness can get to the top. The walk takes you through moorland and up to roughly 700 metres, offering views across the Sound of Mull and towards Ben More when the weather cooperates. That's the thing about Mull - the weather changes every five minutes, so don't bank on postcard conditions.

The route itself isn't complicated, though it's muddy and exposed near the summit, so decent boots matter. Allow three to four hours return if you're moving at a steady pace. It's the sort of walk that appeals to hillwalkers after something manageable without being dull, and strong families won't find it a slog either. Start early if you can - afternoon cloud rolls in fast on the island.

Walkers staying at Island Pods, just 2.6 miles away, have easy access to this and several other Mull peaks. The pods themselves score top marks, so you're not roughing it before or after the walk. If you're island-hopping or based in this part of Argyll, Creag Dhubh works well as a half-day excursion. Nothing revolutionary, but the isolation and the views make it worth your boots.