Creagan Reamhar

The walk up Creagan Reamhar rewards you with proper Highland views the moment you break the treeline. It's a straightforward climb from Ardgay - nothing technical, but steep enough that you'll feel it in your legs by the top. The peak itself isn't dramatic or showy. No dramatic drops or rocky scrambles, just open moorland and a cairn marking the summit. What you do get is space and silence, which matters more than you'd think when you've driven north into the Highlands looking for a bit of clarity.

Walkers wanting a proper morning outing will find this delivers. Fit families with teenagers can manage it without fuss, though younger kids might grumble about the gradient. Allow two to three hours for the round trip depending on fitness. The views sweep across Glen Calvie and beyond - nothing you haven't seen before if you know the Highlands, but solid and rewarding nonetheless.

If you're basing yourself at Ardgay Glamping, this sits on your doorstep practically. It makes sense as a morning walk before exploring the Strath more widely. The real pull of staying in this corner of the Highlands is the quietness and the access to hill walks like this one - not overcrowded, not Instagram-famous, just proper hiking country. Don't expect facilities or marked routes. Bring a map, decent boots, and waterproof. The weather can turn fast up here.