Cruach nan Capull

The walk up Cruach nan Capull from Dunoon is a proper little lung-burner, but the payoff is worth every breathless step. This isn't a mountain that demands technical kit or a full day's commitment - more a determined hike that takes a couple of hours up and the same back down, depending on your pace and how often you stop to catch your breath.

What you get at the summit is a commanding view across the Firth of Clyde. On a clear day - and you'll want to time it for one - you can see right across to Arran and beyond. The peak itself is modest in height but sits in a spot where the vistas feel properly expansive. It's the sort of walk that rewards steady legs rather than mountaineering experience.

Walkers and hill-baggers will find this appealing, especially those based at one of the nearby campsites like The Secret Glen or Hunters Quay Holiday Village. Both are close enough that you could easily walk to the trailhead, or park up and get going within ten minutes. It's ideal for families with teenagers who can handle a proper incline, though younger children might find the ascent tedious without serious bribery.

The route itself is straightforward enough to follow, though muddy patches are common after rain - standard west coast Scotland territory. Allow a full morning or afternoon, including the walk from Dunoon if you're staying locally. Avoid midweek if you like solitude; weekends draw a steady trickle of folk from the holiday parks in the area. No facilities at the top, so bring water and a snack.