The high point of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs doesn’t give up its magnificent views easily. But they are worth every straining sinew.

3 6.3km/3.9 miles/3-4 hours Ascent 760m/2493ft

18.3km / 11.4 miles / 7-10 hours Ascent 1253m/4111ft

2 10.8km / 6.7 miles / 8-9 hours Ascent 1224m/4016ft

Ben Macdui 4295ft/1309m

Jim Perrin revisits an old haunt to reveal the real high point of the ‘White Barrier’ via Wales’ highest waterfall, a pair of ponies, pubs and ring ouzels thrown in for good measure