Sithean

The walk up Sithean from Alexandria isn't long, but it punches well above its weight for effort expended. This modest peak sits just north of Loch Lomond, and on a clear day you get proper views across the loch towards Ben Lomond itself - that iconic pyramidal shape that dominates the skyline. The ascent takes around 90 minutes each way depending on fitness, so it's manageable for families with decent walkers but not a slog.

What makes it worth doing is the simplicity of it all. You're not scrambling over technical ground or navigating confusing paths. It's straightforward woodland walking that opens onto moorland near the summit, and the views are genuinely worth the climb - especially if you time it for late afternoon light. The loch sprawls below you, and if you're visiting in summer when the light lingers, you could easily spend an hour up there just looking.

Historically minded visitors might get a kick from the fact that this area sits on the edge of the Trossachs, proper Rob Roy MacGregor territory. Not that there's much to see of that story on the peak itself, but the landscape carries weight.

If you're based at Inverbeg Holiday Park or Loch Lomond Holiday Park, Sithean works as a cracking half-day excursion without eating into a full itinerary. Go midweek in spring or autumn and you'll likely have the summit to yourself. Bring proper waterproofs though - Scottish hills have a habit of clouding over fast.