West Lomond

The walk up West Lomond takes you through proper hill country without the Alpine pretension. Starting from Falkland village - just south of Kinross - the path climbs steadily through mixed woodland before opening onto moorland with views that stretch all the way to the Forth. The summit sits at 2,000 feet and rewards the effort with sight-lines across the Tay valley and beyond.

It's a half-decent hike rather than a slog. Most people knock it out in two to three hours, returning the same way they came. The path's well-maintained and not technically difficult, though the final push can feel a bit steep for what it is. Families with older kids will manage fine; younger ones might find the distance tedious on the way down.

Go midweek if you can. Weekends bring crowds, particularly from Edinburgh, and the narrow paths get busy. Autumn offers the best light - crisp air and low sun across the Lomond Hills makes photography worthwhile.

Wild Goose Glamping sits just 3.5 miles away, ideal if you want comfort without the caravan park feel. Gallowhill, six miles out, suits those after a more traditional base. Either way, pair West Lomond with a walk around Loch Leven or a poke around Falkland itself - the old village's got genuine character and sits handily for the hill approach. Free to walk, naturally. Start early.