Cruach nan Con

The walk up Cruach nan Con is a proper mountain bagging opportunity on Mull - nothing too technical, but proper enough that you'll feel you've earned the view when you reach the top. Starting from near the Isle of Mull's western reaches, the path climbs through moorland and rough grassland, taking the best part of an hour depending on your pace and how often you stop to catch your breath.

What you get at the summit justifies the effort. The Hebrides fan out below you, a scatter of islands backed by open Atlantic. On a decent day - and you need decent weather here, wind can be relentless - it's a cracking spot. The peak itself is marked, though it's not dramatic; this is Scottish hill-walking rather than Alpine scrambling.

Families with older kids who don't mind a proper moorland slog will manage fine. Younger children might find it a bit of a grind without the payoff of technical interest. Serious walkers doing the rounds of Mull's peaks will slot this in as part of a day's itinerary; solitary hikers wanting solitude on a quieter island will appreciate how few people make the effort.

If you're based at Port nan Gael Campsite - just down the road - this is a sensible half-day option, or stretch it into a full day if you're moving slowly. There's nothing in the way of facilities on the mountain itself, so bring water and something to eat. Mull's weather turns fast, so go early and don't hang about if clouds roll in.