Benvane

Benvane rises 2,386 feet from the landscape near Lochearnhead, a proper hill rather than a mountain, which makes it far more accessible than its loftier neighbours. The walk itself is straightforward - mostly boggy moorland giving way to the summit cone, with views that open up across the Trossachs and down towards Loch Earn. On a clear day you can pick out Ben Vorlich across the water and track the ridgeline westward. It's the sort of hill that rewards you without demanding crampons or mountaineering experience.

The ascent takes around two hours if you're moving at a decent pace, descent perhaps ninety minutes depending on how careful you are with the loose scree. The path is clear enough, though it can be boggy after rain - proper fell-walking boots matter here. Families with older children do this regularly. Younger kids might find it a bit of a slog, but nothing technical or dangerous. The real draw is the accessibility combined with genuine hill-walking credentials; you reach a proper summit without the Alpine faff.

Start early if you're visiting in summer, as the car park fills quickly on weekends. There's no fee for the walk itself, though a small donation to path maintenance wouldn't go amiss. It works perfectly as a half-day outing from Balquhidder Braes Holiday Park, leaving you the afternoon for the lochs or a visit to nearby villages. Not the most dramatic hill in Scotland, but honest work and a rewarding walk.