Cruach nan Gabhar

The walk up Cruach nan Gabhar is one of those properly rewarding climbs that doesn't require mountaineering kit but does demand a bit of grit. Rising from the Kintyre peninsula near Campbeltown, this peak gives you that sweeping Argyll view without needing to be an experienced hillwalker - plenty of folk tackle it in an afternoon.

The ascent itself is straightforward enough, though the terrain gets boggy in patches and you'll want decent footwear. The real payoff comes at the summit, where the vista sweeps across Kintyre and out towards the Firth of Clyde. On a clear day it's the sort of view that makes the huffing and puffing worthwhile. Most people allow two to three hours for the round trip depending on fitness.

This is one for walkers rather than families with very small children, though teenagers who don't mind getting their boots muddy will be fine. The landscape around here is bare and rolling - it's not going to astound you with dramatic crags or anything, but there's something satisfying about the simplicity of it.

If you're staying at Carradale Bay or Muasdale Holiday Park - both within a few miles - this makes an excellent day-hike option alongside exploring the quieter corners of Kintyre. The peninsula doesn't draw the crowds of Skye or Glencoe, which means you might well have the hillside to yourself, particularly outside school holidays.