Craig Het

The walk up Craig Het from Newton Stewart is straightforward enough, but what catches you off guard is how the landscape opens up once you're clear of the lower slopes. It's not a mountain in any grand sense - we're talking around 370 metres - yet the views across Dumfries and Galloway stretch properly far when the weather plays ball.

You'll find yourself on rough moorland with decent paths most of the way. The summit itself is genuinely quiet, which feels like a minor miracle given how close Newton Stewart sits. Takes most people a couple of hours return, depending on fitness and how often you stop to breathe. It's the sort of walk that rewards you without demanding too much - good for families who want their kids to feel they've achieved something, or for anyone wanting a proper leg-stretcher without committing to an all-day slog.

Time it right and you can grab coffee in Newton Stewart before or after. The route suits most seasons, though winter can turn muddy fast. Worth combining with the nearby holiday parks - Three Lochs is fine enough if you need a base, though Barnharrow's highly rated if you can snag a pod there. Neither is particularly close to the walk itself, but workable for a wider Galloway trip.