Loch Fell

The walk up Loch Fell rewards you with views that stretch across the Lowlands in ways you won't expect from this corner of Scotland. It's a proper hill rather than a mountain - around 2,300 feet - but don't let that fool you into thinking it's a dawdle. The approach from Moffat is straightforward enough, following the glen up through rough moorland where the landscape opens out as you gain height. On a clear day, you can see right across to the Galloway Hills. Takes most people three to four hours there and back at a steady pace, though fit walkers will do it quicker.

This is one for people who like their walking without the drama - no scrambling or technical bits, just good honest hillwalking over heather and grass. Families with older kids will manage it fine if they're used to moorland terrain, though younger ones might find the final push a bit relentless. The weather up here shifts fast, so come prepared with proper kit even if it looks settled in Moffat itself.

If you're based at Moffat Camping and Caravanning Club Site - just five miles away and rated brilliantly - Loch Fell fits perfectly into a week exploring the Lowlands. You get the walking without needing to drive far, and the hill itself feels properly wild despite being so close to civilisation. Free to walk, no facilities on the mountain itself, so take water and snacks. Worth the effort for the views alone.