Meall Odhar

The walk up Meall Odhar from Crianlarich takes you through proper hill country without needing serious mountaineering skills. It's a straightforward ascent through moorland and bracken, and the summit sits at just over 900 metres - high enough to feel like you've earned the views without being a full day's commitment. Allow three to four hours return, depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top.

What makes it worthwhile is the perspective you get across the Trossachs and towards Ben Vorlich. On a clear day, you're looking at layers of ridges rolling away in all directions. Walkers and hill folk will get the most from this one. Families with older kids manage it fine, though younger legs might find the relentless gradient tedious. It's not a scenic loop or a dramatic peak - just a solid, no-frills hill walk that rewards you with decent views and the small satisfaction of reaching the trig point.

Going in spring or early autumn is smarter than summer when the midges can be fierce. Start early to give yourself daylight hours. There's no visitor facilities on the hill itself, so bring water and a packed lunch if you plan to stop.

Staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Tyndrum Holiday Park is barely two miles away - makes this a natural addition to a wider Trossachs holiday. It slots in between bigger walks at Ben Ledi or heading into Balquhidder. Honest work for an honest reward.