Meall Mor

The walk up Meall Mor from Beauly is a straightforward Highland ramble that rewards you with proper views across the Strathglass valley. It's not dramatic enough to feature in most guidebooks, which actually makes it rather pleasant - you won't find yourself queuing behind a hundred other walkers on the way up.

The peak itself sits at 613 metres, so it's a solid half-day outing rather than a full mountain expedition. The path is well-trodden and mostly clear, though it can get boggy in places after rain. Allow three to four hours return from the car park, depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top. The summit gives you decent sightlines across the glens and into the wider Highlands.

Walkers will find this properly worthwhile - it's the sort of hill that feels genuinely achieved without being punishing. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might struggle with the altitude gain. History buffs won't find much to pore over up here, but if you're after a proper walk with decent views and minimal faffing about, this delivers.

It makes a natural pairing with time at Cannich Woodland Camping and Caravan Park, just six miles away - base yourself there for a few days and you've got several decent walks within easy reach. Go early in the day if you can; afternoon cloud rolls in quickly in this part of Scotland.