Creag Mheadhonach

The walk up Creag Mheadhonach demands respect. At 729 metres, this isn't the highest peak in Argyll, but the approach from Colintraive is steep enough to test your legs and reward you properly once you're up there. The views south across the Firth of Clyde are the real draw - on a clear day you can see across to Arran, and inland the Argyll landscape rolls away in all directions.

It's a solid hill walk rather than a stroll, taking most people around two hours up and back depending on fitness and how long you linger. Families with older kids will manage it fine, though it's not one for the little ones. The path itself isn't technical, but it's relentless in places, so proper boots and water are essential. Weather changes quickly up here, so check the forecast before you head out.

If you're staying at Glendaruel Caravan Park - which sits nicely in the valley between this peak and the surrounding hills - Creag Mheadhonach makes a proper afternoon's exercise. It's the kind of walk that clears your head after a morning on the water or pottering about the village. Free to access, as you'd expect for a Scottish hill. The ground can get boggy lower down, particularly after rain, so pick your day if you can. Worth the effort for anyone who likes getting above the crowds and seeing what Colintraive and the wider Argyll coast have in their favour.