Sgorr na Cìche

The walk up Sgorr na Cìche is what happens when the Scottish Highlands decide to keep things tight and technical. This isn't a gentle stroll - it's a proper scramble that demands respect, with sections of rock and steep ground that'll have you using your hands as often as your feet. The payoff is a wild, exposed summit with views that punch well above its 1,027-metre height. You're looking out over Glencoe's eastern flank, with the Mamores bunched up across the valley and decent sight lines down towards Ballachulish if the weather plays ball.

This one's squarely for hill walkers rather than casual ramblers. The route demands sure-footedness and an hour or so of scrambling - nothing technical enough to need ropes, but definitely not a family warm-up walk. Allow three to four hours for the round trip depending on fitness and how many times you stop to catch your breath. Spring through to early autumn is your window; winter brings serious avalanche risk on these slopes.

The proximity to both Red Squirrel Campsite and Invercoe Caravan Park makes this an easy tick if you're basing yourself in the area. It's the sort of peak that rewards an early start - you'll beat the crowds and catch the light properly. Glencoe's heavyweight hitters like Buachaille Etive Mòr grab most of the attention, which means Sgorr na Cìche often feels quieter. For peak baggers, that's actually rather nice.