Torsa Beag

A steep pull up from the Oban side gets you to Torsa Beag properly quickly - don't mistake the height for a pushover walk. The summit itself is modest but the views back towards Oban and out across the water make it worth the leg work. On a clear day you can see well beyond the immediate coast, which frankly doesn't happen often enough in Argyll.

This is walker territory, and honest walkers at that. If you're staying at Sunnybrae or one of the other parks near Oban, Torsa Beag sits practically on your doorstep as a half-day objective. It's not a long route - most people knock it out in under two hours including a breather at the top - but the gradient means you'll feel like you've actually done something.

Kids can manage it if they're used to a proper slope, but younger legs might find the steepness frustrating. Adults with any hill experience will get the most from this one. The undergrowth can be thick in places and there's no marked trail to speak of, so navigation skills or a decent map app matter here.

Timing-wise, get up early and you'll have the place to yourself. Afternoon mist rolls in frequently, which kills the views stone dead. There's no charge for access and nowhere to buy refreshments, so bring water. If you're basing yourself near Oban for a week, slip this in alongside Argyll Kayaker Cove's water activities - it'll balance your days nicely between movement and scenery.