Keil Hill

The climb up Keil Hill takes you out of Appin and into proper Argyll hill country. It's not a major peak - more of a pointed bump on the landscape - but the walk up rewards you with views across Loch Creran and back towards the mainland. The route itself is straightforward enough, nothing technical, though the final push to the summit can be boggy depending on the weather.

This is the sort of walk that appeals to families wanting something achievable without needing climbing boots, or to hill-bashers ticking off local peaks. The height won't test experienced walkers, but it's a genuine hill rather than a stroll, and the sense of being out in proper Loch Creran country makes it feel more rewarding than the numbers suggest.

If you're camped at Creagan Station Tourers just down the road, it makes a cracking half-day outing. The park is a proper base for this part of Argyll - accessible but quiet - and Keil Hill is close enough that you're not driving halfway across Scotland before breakfast. Allow a couple of hours for the walk itself, depending on fitness and how long you linger at the top.

The best time is clear weather, obviously. Mist rolls in quickly out here, and the views are really the point. Underestimate how exposed it gets higher up - the wind can be sharp even when it's calm at sea level.