Cruach Chaorainn Beaga

Getting to the summit of Cruach Chaorainn Beaga from Tarbert is a proper hill walk rather than a casual stroll, but the Argyll landscape unfolds as you climb. It's a moderate ascent through rough moorland, and you'll want decent boots and waterproofs - the weather changes fast out here. The peak itself sits around 700 metres, giving you views across the Kintyre peninsula and towards the islands when conditions allow. On a clear day it's genuinely worth the effort. On a grey day, you're mostly climbing through cloud.

This is genuinely for walkers who know what they're doing. Families with young kids will find it steep and exposure in places; hillwalkers after a proper Argyll outing will eat it up. The walk takes roughly two to three hours depending on your pace and how much time you spend at the top. It's free, naturally - just park near Tarbert and go. The nearest town handles supplies and somewhere for lunch after, though it's small and limited on options.

If you're based at Tarbert Holiday Park or The Gather nearby, this slots perfectly into a broader Argyll walking holiday. You could combine it with coastal walks around Tarbert itself or push on to bigger Cowal peaks if you're properly keen. The real value here is the relative solitude - you won't fight crowds like you might on Ben Lomond. Bring a map, leave early, and don't underestimate the Scottish weather.