Bodsberry Hill

There's a decent walk up Bodsberry Hill that gives you proper views across South Lanarkshire once you've made the effort. It's not dramatic stuff - we're talking Scottish Lowlands rather than Highland drama - but on a clear day you can see across to Biggar and beyond, which is worth the leg work.

The climb itself takes a good hour or so depending on your pace and fitness. The path is straightforward enough, nothing technical, though it can be boggy in places so waterproof boots are essential. In winter or after rain it's genuinely slippy, so pick your weather carefully.

This one's for walkers who want a proper outing without needing mountaineering experience. History buffs might find the views interesting for spotting old settlement patterns across the valleys below. Families with older kids will manage fine, though younger ones might grumble about the duration and the midge situation on humid days.

If you're based at Mount View Caravan Park near Biggar - less than five miles away - it's a natural half-day activity. The park's well-positioned for exploring this area, and Bodsberry makes a solid morning walk before heading into town for lunch. Go early to avoid the worst of any weather rolling in from the west, and allow three hours return if you're taking it leisurely. There's nothing fancy at the summit, just the view and the sense you've earned your coffee.