Creag Mhor

Creag Mhor rises above the eastern shore of Loch Lomond, and frankly, it's one of those peaks that rewards the effort without demanding mountaineer credentials. The walk from Milarrochy Bay - barely half a mile from the Camping and Caravanning Club Site - takes you through mixed woodland before breaking out onto open hillside. You're looking at roughly two hours return, depending on pace and how often you stop to look at the view.

Once you're up there, you get proper panoramic stuff. Loch Lomond spreads out below in that particular shade of grey-blue that only Scottish freshwater lochs manage, with Ben Lomond dominating the northern skyline. On a clear day - and they do happen, even in Argyll - you can pick out islands and distant hills that make the walk feel less like a local stroll and more like something worth planning.

It's ideal for walkers who want elevation gain without the technical climbing, families with kids who can manage a couple of hours of uphill, and photographers chasing that golden hour light across the water. The path itself is straightforward enough, though it's steep in sections - proper calf-burner stuff. Allow three hours if you want to linger at the top and take some shots.

Camp at Loch Lomond Retreat if you're after comfort - they've got decent reviews - or go basic at Milarrochy Bay and have your summit back at the site by lunchtime. Either way, it's the kind of walk that justifies a Scottish trip all on its own.