Argyll has Scotland's best hills; here are some to try!

Dust down those walking boots! Argyll and the Isles offer unbeatable hill walking and climbing. The region has a wealth of magnificent mountains, from Ben Lui in the Southern Highlands to Ben More on the island of Mull. Here are some classic Scottish hill walks in Argyll to tick off your hillwalking list!

The Arrochar Alps

The peaks of the Arrochar Alps provide some of the best climbing in Scotland. And all this is just an hour away from Glasgow! They include the famous ‘Cobbler’, one of Scotland’s most iconic – and best-loved – peaks. At 884 metres (2,900ft) in height, it's only a Corbett, but the views from the top are stunning.  If you’re bagging Munros (Scotland’s mountains over 3,000 feet) then you’ll find a good few peaks to tick off your list near Arrochar, including Ben Ime, the highest mountain in this mountain range, Ben Narnain, Ben Vane, Ben Vorlich, Ben Lomond and Ben Bhuidhe.

Ben Lui

Ben Lui, which sits at the head of Glen Fyne, is widely regarded as one of the most elegant mountains in the Southern Highlands and is designated a National Nature Reserve. The shortest route to it is from Glen Lochy, and you can access neighbouring Ben a'Chleibh.

Ben More

Catch a ferry to Mull to climb the highest mountain, and only Munro will be on the island. Ben More is the highest peak in the Inner Hebrides, except those on the Isle of Skye. The mountain is situated in the south of the island, above the shores of Loch na Keal.

The Paps of Jura

Head to the beautiful Hebridean island of Jura for one of Scotland’s most memorable hill walks. The Paps of Jura – three cone-shaped scree-clad mountains west of the island - dominate the landscape and can be seen from much of the surrounding area. The Paps of Jura offer fantastic, if challenging, walking. The whole round is about 16km, but give yourself nine to ten hours to complete it. Walking the Paps is tough, with steep mountain terrain, loose scree and boulders, and no continuous paths or way-marking.

The MacPhies of Colonsay and Oronsay

If towering crags aren’t your thing, why not take on the MacPhies of Colonsay and Oronsay instead? A MacPhie is defined as a point over 300ft on the islands, with 22 of them. A single 20-mile walk can bag them, making completing the challenge in a day possible.