Cruach nan Caorach

The walk up Cruach nan Caorach from near Dunoon is straightforward enough, and that's rather the point. This isn't a Munro-bagging expedition or a scramble that'll test your nerve - it's a proper hill that rewards you without demanding much in return. The peak sits at 438 metres, which means you get actual views without needing mountaineering experience or spending half the day on the hill.

What you're doing here is walking. There's no visitor centre, no facilities at the top, no cheesy photo opportunity. Just you, the path, and the landscape opening up as you gain height. The views across the Firth of Clyde are genuinely good, and on a clear day you can see why people chose to climb this rather than stay in the car park. Allow a couple of hours round trip depending on your pace - it's the sort of thing that works well as a morning before heading into Dunoon for lunch.

Families with reasonably fit kids will manage it fine. Anyone looking for a gentle hill walk from their holiday park base should absolutely come here. If you're staying at The Secret Glen, Stratheck, or Glendaruel, this is the kind of local walking that justifies a week's break in the area. It's free, it takes minimal time, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. No pretension, no crowds.