Tom Soilleir

The walk up Tom Soilleir rewards you with proper Highland views despite sitting just outside Stirling in the Scottish Lowlands. It's not a bruising hike - more of a steady climb through moorland that takes most people under an hour to reach the summit. What you get at the top is a wide sweep across central Scotland, stretching towards the Trossachs on clear days. The peak itself is modest in height but the views across the low country below make it feel like proper mountain country.

Walkers will find this genuinely worthwhile, especially those staying in the Stirling area who want an afternoon outing without committing to a full day. It's the kind of walk that works for families with older kids - nothing technical, just a good tramp across open ground. Bring waterproofs though; the Scottish weather changes in minutes up here.

If you're based at Milarrochy Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Tom Soilleir makes for a cracking half-day excursion before heading back for supper. The site itself sits by Loch Lomond, so you've got everything from serious peak-bagging to gentle loch-side walks all within striking distance. The climb is free, there are no gates or barriers, and you can start whenever suits you. Go early if the forecast looks decent - afternoon mist can roll in and flatten everything. Glasgow's only twenty miles south if you need supplies or a night out, though Stirling itself is the natural base for exploring this bit of central Scotland.