Mynwhirr Hill

The walk up Mynwhirr Hill rewards you with views that stretch across Dumfries & Galloway in a way that catching them from the car simply won't. It's not a bruising slog - more a proper afternoon's outing from Sanquhar - but the climb does demand decent boots and a bit of leg work.

From the summit you're looking across moorland and forestry that rolls on for miles, with the Lowland hills folding away to the south. On a clear day the light does something proper lovely across that landscape. On a grey one - which, let's be honest, you'll get up here as often as not - the atmosphere's moody and atmospheric in its own right.

Walkers will get the most from this. It's not a destination for a casual stroll, and you won't find much at the top itself besides the view and whatever weather's throwing at you. Allow a couple of hours return depending on your pace. The paths are generally clear but can be boggy after rain, so waterproofs aren't optional.

If you're staying at Sunnyside Lodges just down the road, this makes a solid morning or afternoon addition to your park holiday - gets you out of the holiday unit, works the legs, and doesn't require venturing too far afield. It's the sort of walk that'll feel like proper outdoors time without eating your whole day.