Duncolm

The walk up Duncolm is a proper leg-burner if you're not used to Scottish hills. You get views across the Lowlands from the summit - on a clear day you can see right over towards the Trossachs. It's not a massive peak, which is exactly why it works as a half-day outing from Glasgow when you can't face something more serious.

The route itself is straightforward enough, though the final push gets steep and a bit boggy underfoot depending on weather. Most people manage it in a couple of hours up and back. It's genuinely quiet compared to the honeypot peaks further north - you might see a handful of other walkers rather than crowds.

Walkers will find this worth the detour. Families with older kids (10+) could manage it fine if they're used to hills, but younger children might struggle with the gradient. History buffs won't find much up there - it's purely about the landscape and the exertion.

When planning a park holiday around Loch Lomond, Duncolm makes a decent addition if you're based at Loch Lomond Retreat or Lomond Woods Holiday Park. You could easily combine it with a morning at one of the nearby lochs before heading back for lunch. Bring proper boots even if the weather looks kind - it drains poorly in places and boots make all the difference. Free to walk, no facilities at the summit, so carry water.