Glengonnor Hill

Glengonnor Hill sits just outside Moffat in Dumfries & Galloway, a proper little climb that rewards walkers without demanding mountaineer credentials. The summit's nothing towering - you're looking at around 2,000 feet - but the views across the rolling Scottish Lowlands make it worth the leg work. On a clear day you can see for miles, which isn't guaranteed in these parts.

It's the sort of walk that takes between two to three hours depending on your pace and which approach you take from the Moffat side. The path is well-trodden enough, though it gets muddy after rain - standard Scottish hiking fare. You don't need special equipment or even a guide, just decent boots and the sense to check the weather first.

Families with older kids will manage it fine. Younger children might find it a slog. History buffs won't find much at the top itself, but the landscape tells its own story if you're into that sort of thing.

It's free to access, naturally. If you're staying at Riverside Holiday Park nearby, this makes a solid morning or afternoon venture without eating the whole day. The walk gives you proper exercise without the commitment of something like Ben Lomond. Worth doing if you're in the area, though I wouldn't say it's a reason on its own to visit Moffat. It fits nicely into a broader park holiday where you're mixing gentle walks with nearby attractions.