Stob an Fhithich

The walk up Stob an Fhithich takes roughly two hours from Arrochar, and honestly it's one of those peaks that punches above its weight for effort. The name means Raven's Peak in Gaelic, and from the summit you're rewarded with views straight down Glen Coe and across to Ben Lui - genuinely spectacular on a clear day. It's properly steep in places, especially the final push to the trig point, but the path is well-defined and doesn't require scrambling skills.

Walkers will find this one satisfying rather than exhausting. The ascent climbs through mixed woodland before opening out onto moorland, and there's something oddly peaceful about it - less crowded than Ben Lomond despite being in the same region. Families with older kids (eight and up, ideally) can manage it without drama, though younger ones might struggle with the sustained climb. Allow a full afternoon and wear proper boots; it gets boggy above the tree line.

Stob an Fhithich fits neatly into a Loch Lomond area trip. Base yourself at Beinglas Campsite if you want to be right at the trailhead with minimal fuss, or stay at Loch Lomond Holiday Park a bit further south if you're mixing in water activities and easier walks. The peak itself is free - it's just a case of parking up and getting your boots on. Go early if weather's decent; afternoon mist rolls in fast here.