An Saobhadh

The walk up An Saobhadh rewards you with views across the Kintyre Peninsula that justify the climb. This modest peak, sitting above Tarbert, isn't some dramatic Alpine moment - it's more honest than that. The ascent takes a solid couple of hours from the town itself, and you'll earn those panoramic sightlines over the Kilbrannan Sound and beyond.

The mountain itself is straightforward terrain rather than technical climbing. Hillwalkers will find it a proper outing without being punishing, and the path is well-used enough that navigation isn't tricky. Give yourself three hours total to be comfortable. The real appeal is that this isn't crowded - you'll likely have the summit to yourself, which can't be said for busier Scottish peaks.

Families with confident walkers aged ten and up will manage it fine. Younger children will struggle with the duration. It's the sort of climb that rewards fitness without demanding mountaineering experience.

If you're based at Port Ban or Tarbert Holiday Park - both lie just four miles south - An Saobhadh fits neatly into a hiking day. Weather matters here; mist rolls in fast on the Argyll coast, so pick a clear morning. The Gather, slightly further afield at 5.2 miles, makes a solid base too if you're planning a week of walking in the area.