Cruach Clenamacrie

The climb up Cruach Clenamacrie isn't long, but it's steep enough to earn respect. This modest peak sits just outside Oban in Argyll, rising sharply from the surrounding moorland with views that punch well above its modest height. On a clear day you're looking out across Loch Linnhe and the Sound of Mull - proper Highland scenery, the kind that justifies a Scottish trip on its own.

The walk itself takes roughly two to three hours return, depending on your pace and how many times you stop to catch your breath on the way up. It's not a technical climb by any means, but the ground can be boggy and the final push is genuine graft. Wear decent boots and bring a waterproof - this is the west coast of Scotland, after all.

For hillwalkers staying in one of the nearby parks like Loch View Luxury Pod or Tanunda Pods, this makes a cracking half-day outing. Kids who are used to walking will manage it fine, though younger legs might find the gradient tedious. The real draw is the reward at the top - you've earned those views. History buffs won't find much here beyond the landscape itself, which is where the mountain's appeal lies. It's pure Scottish hill walking, no frills, no visitor centre, just you and the Highlands. Best tackled early in the day to avoid the afternoon cloud creeping in.