Meall a' Bhùiridh

The walk up Meall a' Bhùiridh from Glencoe is straightforward enough, which is exactly why so many people attempt it. The mountain sits bang in the middle of the glen near Ballachulish, and on a clear day the views down the valley are genuinely stunning - you can see right across Glencoe's dramatic slopes and down towards the coast. It takes most walkers around three to four hours return, depending on fitness and whether you stop for the views every five minutes.

This is proper hill-walking country, not a stroll. The path is well-trodden and the ascent is relentless but manageable, gaining about 700 metres. Families with decent walkers aged twelve plus would manage it fine; younger kids will find it a slog. The real appeal is the accessibility - you don't need mountaineering skills, just reasonable fitness and decent boots. Go early if you can, particularly in summer, because the car park at Glencoe fills up fast.

The mountain works brilliantly as part of a Glencoe tour if you're staying at Red Squirrel Campsite or Invercoe, both just down the road. If you've got a full day and decent weather, bag the peak in the morning and explore the glen floor in the afternoon. Bad weather? Skip it entirely - visibility is dreadful up here when the mist rolls in, and the path becomes genuinely unpleasant. Winter ascents need proper experience.