Beinn Bhreac

The walk up Beinn Bhreac is straightforward enough, which makes it popular with folk who want a proper hill without the full scramble. At 1157 metres, it's not exactly towering, but the views across the Highlands from the top are genuinely worth the effort - Inverness sits in the distance, and on a clear day you'll pick out peaks for miles around. The route itself is fairly standard: park up, head through the lower slopes, and crack on. Most people allow three to four hours for the round trip, depending on fitness and how often you stop to catch your breath. Walkers will get the most out of this one. It's the kind of hill that feels achievable without being a slog, which means families with older kids (say, teenagers) can manage it, though younger ones might find it a bit long for their patience. The trail doesn't demand technical kit or serious scrambling experience, so come properly dressed for Highland weather - which is to say waterproof and windproof, even if the forecast looks decent. If you're camping at Tomatin Glamping Pods just a few miles away, this makes a cracking half-day excursion. The pods themselves get rave reviews, and having Beinn Bhreac on your doorstep means you can bail out early if the weather turns, which in the Highlands it often does. Worth the walk. Not the most dramatic peak in Scotland, but solid.