Stob Gaibhre

The walk up Stob Gaibhre takes about two hours from the layby near Ballachulish, and it's one of those Scottish peaks that rewards you without punishing your legs too badly. The path climbs steadily through heather and grass, nothing technical, just proper hill walking. You're after views across Glencoe and down towards the Loch Leven side - on a clear day it's properly worth the effort.

This is one for walkers who want a real hill day out without needing rock climbing skills or full mountaineering kit. You'll see families with teenage kids attempting it, and they generally manage fine if they're reasonably fit. The summit itself is a bit anticlimactic - just a cairn and the realization that you're now 818 metres up - but the journey there is the point. The slopes are steep enough to feel like an achievement but gradual enough not to be a slog.

Timing matters here. Early morning from Creagan Station Tourers, which is only six miles away, gives you the best light and lets you avoid the afternoon clouds that roll in off the Atlantic. Allow three to four hours total including time at the top. There's no facilities on the hill itself - bring water and something to eat.

If you're staying at Creagan or doing a park-based holiday in Argyll, this fits perfectly as a half-day adventure. It's free, obviously - just park responsibly and go. The walk slots in nicely before or after exploring Glencoe itself, which dominates this entire corner of the Highlands.