Cam Chreag

The walk up Cam Chreag from Crianlarich is straightforward enough, which makes it oddly satisfying when you reach the summit. You're looking at a modest 884-metre peak - nothing that'll leave you gasping, but the views across the Trossachs landscape more than justify the hour or so it takes to get up there.

The route itself starts from the village and climbs steadily through open moorland. There's a path, though it's not marked like some of the busier hills further north. What you get is proper solitude. On a clear day, you can pick out Ben Vorlich and the Perthshire peaks stretching away to the horizon. The climb suits walkers who want something purposeful without the scrambling nonsense - families with older kids would manage it fine, though younger ones might find the gradient tedious.

If you're based at Balquhidder Braes or Tyndrum Holiday Park, Cam Chreag makes a cracking half-day objective. It's close enough that you're not burning daylight just getting there, yet far enough away from the carpark crowds that plague the more famous routes. Allow three hours return if you're taking your time and stopping for photos. There's no café at the top, obviously, so pack water and a snack.

Going early avoids the midges and gives you the best light. It's not the most dramatic peak in Scotland, but it's honest work for an honest view.