Inveryne Barr

The walk up Inveryne Barr rewards you with views that stretch across the Kintyre peninsula and out toward the islands - on a clear day you'll spot Islay from the summit. It's a proper climb rather than a gentle stroll, taking the best part of two hours up from the Tarbert side, but the path is reasonably well-maintained underfoot.

This isn't a peak for the leisurely Sunday ramble crowd. You need decent boots and a bit of fitness to do it justice, though it's far from technical climbing. The real draw is the isolation - you won't find crowds here the way you do on more famous Argyll hills. Walkers after a solid upland walk without the Scottish tourist infrastructure will find it rewarding.

Start early if you can. The weather changes fast on exposed slopes, and you'll want decent visibility to make the most of those views across Loch Fyne. The nearest sensible base is Tarbert, a small working fishing town that won't set your pulse racing but has a decent chippy and a couple of pubs. If you're staying at The Gather holiday park nearby, you're well positioned for this as a half-day excursion alongside exploring the broader Argyll hills.

Allow three hours return including summit time, and check the forecast beforehand - there's no shelter up top. Not one for a drizzly day.