11.2km / 7 miles / 7 hours Ascent 1177m/3863ft

Tackle this meaty hike summiting three Munros in The Trossachs , including the mighty Ben Lui – arguably the region’s finest.

No need for blood, sweat or tears here, as the smiles break out on the easier edge of the Southern Uplands ’ Galloway Hills.

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

14.5km / 9 miles / 5-5.5 hours Ascent 777m/2550ft

We’re going to climb Ben Nevis. Want to come?” said our son. We are not climbers, and we travel with our 10-year-old dog, Molly. But we said, “Yes, OK, see you there!” and promptly booked Glen Nevis c