Innis Ard

The walk up Innis Ard isn't long, but it punches above its weight for views across the Lowlands. You're looking at proper countryside from the summit - the kind of vista that makes you understand why folk chose to settle around Glasgow and Stirling rather than venture north into the hills proper.

It's a straightforward hike, nothing technical, which means families with older kids can manage it without too much faffing about. Allow a couple of hours there and back if you're taking your time and stopping for a breather. The path itself is decent enough, though it can get soft underfoot after rain - trainers will do, but proper walking boots are smarter.

This is walkers' territory, genuinely. History buffs might appreciate the views over the broader Stirling area, but you're not coming here for ruins or plaques. You're coming for the walk itself and the reward at the top. If the weather's decent, it's absolutely worth the effort. If it's grey and drizzly - which it often is in Scotland - you might find the views a bit underwhelming.

Milarrochy Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site sits about six miles away, making this a natural add-on if you're basing yourself there for a park holiday. It's the sort of walk that breaks up a week of easier pursuits without demanding serious fitness or experience.