Tòrr a' Ghobhainn

The climb up Tòrr a' Ghobhainn isn't long, but it's proper steep in places and you'll feel it in your legs before you've gone much further than a kilometre. Starting from near Campbeltown, this Argyll peak rewards the effort with views across the Mull of Kintyre that stretch for miles when the weather cooperates - which, let's be honest, isn't guaranteed in this part of Scotland.

The walk takes roughly 45 minutes to an hour depending on fitness, and it's the sort of hill that works well for families who've got older kids capable of a genuine climb rather than a gentle stroll. The path is straightforward enough - no scrambling required - but there are boggy sections that'll test your footwork, so proper boots are essential rather than optional.

What you get at the top is genuinely worth the slog. The panorama takes in Sanda Island, Davaar Island, and on a clear day you can see across to Islay. It's one of those summits where you feel like you've actually accomplished something, rather than simply walked to a viewpoint.

If you're basing yourself at Carradale Bay Holiday Park down the coast - just under two miles away - this makes a cracking half-day expedition. The park itself sits nicely positioned if you're wanting to explore the Kintyre Peninsula properly. Tòrr a' Ghobhainn pairs well with a coastal walk elsewhere in the area, making it ideal for a two-walk day without needing to travel far.