Creag Liaragan

The walk up Creag Liaragan from Crianlarich is properly rewarding without being punishing. You're looking at a modest peak - 776 metres - that sits just north of the village, giving you Lowlands views without the slog of the higher mountains. It's steep in places, mind, and the path can get boggy depending on the season, but the panorama across Perthshire once you're up there justifies the effort.

This is ideal territory for hill walkers who don't fancy spending a full day climbing. An hour and a half up, forty minutes down if you're moving at a decent pace. You'll likely have the summit to yourself outside summer weekends. The rock formations are interesting enough to keep geologists content, and children who can manage steep ground will find it engaging rather than tedious.

There's nothing artificial about the experience - no visitor centre, no facilities at the top, just you and the view. Free access, naturally. The nearest proper accommodation with facilities is Tyndrum Holiday Park, about five miles away, which makes this a sensible morning excursion if you're based around the area.

Go early to avoid the afternoon mist that can roll in. The weather changes fast up here, so check the forecast and bring a waterproof. Spring and autumn tend to be clearest. It's not glamorous, but it's genuine hill walking with decent returns for modest effort.