Maol nan Uan

The walk up Maol nan Uan is straightforward enough, but the reward at the top makes the effort worthwhile. This modest peak on the Isle of Mull rises to 901 metres and gives you proper views across the Sound of Mull towards Ben Nevis on a clear day - which, on Mull, means you need to time it right and get lucky with the weather.

The approach is manageable for reasonably fit walkers. You're looking at around two to three hours for the round trip from the nearest access point, depending on your pace and the conditions underfoot. The terrain isn't technical, but it's boggy in places and the wind can be surprisingly fierce at altitude, even when it's calm lower down.

History enthusiasts will appreciate the Munro ticking aspect if you're working through the list, though this isn't a peak that pulls in crowds the way Sgùrr of Eigg or Ben More do. Families with older kids who enjoy hillwalking will manage it, but younger children might find it a slog without the dramatic payoff of a sharper summit.

If you're staying at Port nan Gael Campsite - a cracking spot just over a mile away - this makes a solid half-day excursion alongside exploring the rest of Mull's landscape. The island itself rewards slow travel: Tobermory's harbour is worth a morning, and the fossil beds near Calgary Bay are genuinely interesting. Maol nan Uan fits naturally into a proper walking holiday here rather than being a standalone tick-box attraction.