Auchincarroch

The walk up Auchincarroch isn't long, but it's steep enough that you'll feel you've earned the views at the top. This small peak sits just inland from Balloch, making it a proper option if you're staying at one of the glamping spots or holiday parks scattered around Loch Lomond - places like Loch Lomond Retreat are only a couple of miles away. The summit itself isn't dramatic. You get decent views across the loch and towards the Trossachs on a clear day, which matters because the Scottish weather won't always cooperate.

Who should climb it? Families wanting a short morning walk before heading elsewhere, and hikers tackling the broader Loch Lomond area who need something manageable between bigger objectives. It's not a slog - allow an hour to ninety minutes depending on fitness - but it's also not the kind of peak that makes for a full day out on its own. The path is straightforward enough, though muddy stretches are typical for this part of Scotland.

If you're based at Lomond Woods Holiday Park or Duncan Family Farms Glamping Pods, this works as a leg-stretcher before lunch. It pairs well with the loch itself, which is the real attraction in this corner of Stirling. The Sunset Glamping Pod locations will have you closer still.

Free to walk, no facilities at the top, and best attempted on a drier day when the mud isn't truly thick.