Mullach Coire a'Chuir

The walk up Mullach Coire a'Chuir from Cairndow is a proper scramble, not a gentle stroll. You're looking at a Corbett - that's Scottish speak for peaks between 2,500 and 3,000 feet - and while it won't tire out experienced hillwalkers, the route demands respect and decent boots.

What you get for the effort is a quiet summit with views across Glen Kinglas towards the Arrochar Alps. On a clear day the perspective over the Clyde Valley stretches for miles. The mountain sits alone enough that you won't be jostling with crowds, which honestly is half the appeal. Most folk head for Ben Dubhchraig next door instead, leaving this one refreshingly peaceful.

Allow three to four hours for the round trip depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top. The terrain is moorland mixed with rocky sections - bring a map, stick to the path, and check the weather before you head out. It's free to walk, naturally, and there's roadside parking near Cairndow.

This fits well with a base at Drimsynie Holiday Village just 1.8 miles away. You could tackle Mullach Coire a'Chuir as a morning walk and spend the afternoon exploring Argyll's lochs and glens without breaking camp. The nearby Argyll Caravan Park, six miles off, puts you in reach of proper hill country without being remote enough to feel isolated.

Walkers looking for something genuine rather than Instagram-famous will find their day here. Families with young kids should skip it - there's no shelter, no facilities, and the scrambling bits can be tricky.