Maol Mor

Tucked away above the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, this Graham offers a quieter alternative to the tourist-heavy West Highland Way below. While its height doesn't break any records, the views across to the Arrochar Alps are frankly better than the hill's own rather unassuming profile deserves.

• •The fell sits in the historic heartland of Clan MacGregor, located just a steep scramble uphill from the legendary Rob Roy’s Cave on the banks of Loch Lomond.
• •At 693 meters, it is classified as a Graham, providing a perfect 'Goldilocks' hike for those who find the Munros too crowded and the Corbetts too much work.
• •The lower slopes pass through the Inversnaid RSPB reserve, home to rare Atlantic oakwoods which are essentially Scotland's version of a temperate rainforest.
• •Climbing from the lochside involves a significant amount of vertical gain for a relatively low peak, ensuring your calves will be screaming long before you see the cairn.
• •Its name translates from Gaelic as 'Big Bald Hill,' an assessment so brutally accurate it makes one wonder if the ancient mappers were having a particularly grumpy day.