Fraochaidh

Fraochaidh sits just above Appin, a modest 462-metre peak that doesn't shout about itself but rewards anyone willing to put in the graft. It's not a dramatic summit - no craggy ridges or dramatic drops - but the walk up is straightforward enough and the view across towards Lismore and the Sound of Mull makes it worth your while.

The appeal here is simple: it's walkable for most abilities without needing scrambling gear or technical skill. You'll take maybe ninety minutes up and an hour back down, depending on your pace. The path isn't always obvious, mind you. In wet weather the upper slopes turn boggy, so proper boots matter more than you'd think for a hill this size.

This is one for walkers rather than sightseers after a quick stop. Families with kids aged ten and up will find it manageable on a decent day. The lower slopes get properly muddy though, so don't expect a tidy outing.

If you're basing yourself at Creagan Station Tourers just down the road, Fraochaidh makes a solid half-day walk. It slots in nicely if you're exploring the broader Glen Creran area or using Appin as a jumping-off point for the Argyll coastal routes. Nothing fancy, but honest work for a morning out, and on a clear day the outlook justifies the mud on your trousers.