Craig Leith

The walk up Craig Leith doesn't take long, but the views across the Forth Valley towards the Ochil Hills make it worth every step. This isn't a serious mountain - more a proper hill walk that rewards you with genuine 360-degree vistas without requiring mountaineering experience or a full day's commitment.

From Stirling, it's an easy drive to the trailhead. The ascent itself is straightforward, maybe 45 minutes to the top if you're moving at a decent pace. What strikes you most is the sheer scale of what opens up once you crest the summit - on a clear day you can see right across to the Pentlands. The landscape here feels properly exposed rather than intimate, which some will love and others might find a bit bleak.

Families with older kids will crack through this one without complaint. Younger children might find it dull unless they're hill enthusiasts already - it's a hill walk, not a playground. Real walkers appreciate it as part of a longer route rather than a standalone destination.

If you're based at either Witches Craig Caravan & Camping Park or Highland Gateway Glamping, this sits nicely as a morning outing before exploring the broader Stirlingshire countryside. It's free, open year-round, and honestly worth fitting in if you're in the area. Best visited in decent weather - fog rather ruins the whole appeal.