Druim nam Mial

The walk up Druim nam Mial rewards you with one of those rare views that actually justifies the climb. It's a modest peak near Stirling, nothing that'll have you gasping for breath if you're reasonably fit, but the vantage point is genuinely worth the effort. You get proper views across the Lowlands - the kind where you can actually see why people settled in this part of Scotland rather than heading further north. The summit itself is fairly straightforward to reach, making it accessible for walkers of mixed abilities rather than only the hardcore hillwalkers.

On a clear day - and you'll need clear weather for this one - you can trace the landscape rolling away from Glasgow direction, which puts things in perspective if you're basing yourself further afield. The walk takes a couple of hours depending on your pace and where you're starting from. It's the type of thing that works brilliantly as part of a wider day out in the area rather than a standalone trip.

If you're staying at Milarrochy Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site nearby, this is perfectly pitched as a morning venture before heading elsewhere. The site itself gets solid reviews, so you're not roughing it. Worth doing on a decent weather window - don't bother if it's forecast to be damp and grey, because the whole appeal is that view. Go early if you can, beat the afternoon mist.