Cnoc nan Cnamhag

The walk up Cnoc nan Cnamhag starts easily enough from Tarbert, but don't let that fool you - this Argyll peak demands proper legs and decent boots. It's only 427 metres, which sounds manageable until you're halfway up and the path turns steep and rocky. The views at the top make the graft worthwhile though. You get proper Loch Fyne sprawling beneath you, with the Cowal Peninsula stretching away to the south and enough Highland scenery to justify the huffing and puffing.

Allow around two hours return, depending on fitness. It's not a technical climb - anyone reasonably active can manage it - but young children might struggle with the steeper sections. This is proper walking country rather than a casual stroll, so it suits people who actually want to break a sweat. The summit is small and windswept, which means no hanging about - you'll want to be back down before the weather turns.

If you're staying at Tarbert Holiday Park or The Gather nearby, this makes an excellent half-day outing. Port Ban Holiday Park, a bit further south, also uses it as part of a wider Argyll walking circuit. The peak itself is free - no facilities up there, so bring water. Best visited in drier months when the path isn't a bog. Summer gives you more daylight for lingering at the top, but midges might drive you back down quicker than the gradient.