Scenic Lookout

The drive up to Scenic Lookout near Tarbert rewards you with views that genuinely stop you mid-breath. You're perched high enough to see across Loch Fyne with proper clarity, and on a clear day the landscape opens up in a way that makes the short detour absolutely worth it.

It's a straightforward stop rather than a destination that demands hours. Park up, stretch your legs, take in the panorama. The vista spans the water, surrounding hills, and distant mountains - the kind of view that explains why people move to Argyll in the first place. Weather makes all the difference here though. Come when the clouds are low and you'll be disappointed. Choose a bright morning or late afternoon and you'll understand why locals bother.

This works brilliantly as a break if you're staying at Muasdale Holiday Park or Killegruer Caravan Site nearby. Both are only a couple of minutes away, so it's an easy addition to your morning walk or evening routine without eating into proper sightseeing time. Families with restless kids will appreciate that you don't need to commit to anything lengthy - just get out, look, breathe the air, and move on.

No facilities to speak of, so bring what you need. The whole thing is free and accessible whenever you fancy it. Best visited when the light's good and the midges aren't at their worst - so spring through early autumn really.