Uamh Coire Sheileach

You'll find yourself clambering over moss-covered rocks and ducking through bracken to reach this cave tucked into the hillside above Appin. Uamh Coire Sheileach isn't some polished tourist attraction with steps and handrails - it's a proper wild cave, which is exactly what makes it worth the scramble.

The entrance opens into a reasonable chamber, and if you're reasonably sure-footed and don't mind getting a bit damp, you can explore further inside. The light from the opening filters across walls that have been shaped by water over thousands of years. It's the sort of place that appeals to kids who like scrambling about and poking into things, though younger children will need a confident adult and good footwear.

There's no admission fee and no formal hours - you turn up when you fancy it. Budget an hour if you're being leisurely, though you could do it in half that if you're just after a quick look and a photo. The real pull here is that it feels untamed. You're not following a marked trail or queuing behind a coach party.

If you're based at Creagan Station Tourers or Oban Camping and Caravanning Club Site nearby, this makes for a decent half-day outing when the weather's not threatening. It pairs well with a walk around the Appin area itself - you get the cave fix without needing to venture far from your pitch. Just check the weather and bring proper shoes.