Sròn Mhòr

The walk up Sròn Mhòr isn't long, but it punches well above its weight. Starting from near Oban, you're looking at roughly two hours of solid climbing to reach the summit at just over 700 metres - manageable for most fit walkers, though the final push gets steep enough to remind your legs why they exist.

What makes it worth the effort is the view across the Firth of Lorn. On a clear day you're looking straight out towards the islands - Kerrera, Lismore, and on good days the Hebrides beyond. The peak itself is modest, nothing dramatic, but that's rather the point. You're not fighting crowds or paying to stand in a queue. It's just you, the wind, and some genuinely cracking scenery.

This is proper hill-walking country, not a stroll. Bring proper boots, a map, and enough layers because the weather can turn fast out here. The climb from the Oban side is straightforward enough without technical scrambling, which means families with older kids and reasonably fit walkers will manage it fine. Younger children or those new to hiking might find two hours of uphill a bit much.

If you're based at one of the nearby holiday parks - Oban Holiday Park is your closest - Sròn Mhòr works well as a half-day outing. Pair it with a wander round Oban town afterwards, or time it to catch the evening light across the water. Free, naturally. Just turn up with decent kit and get on with it.