Ben Halton

The walk up Ben Halton rewards you with proper Highland views across Perthshire without the commitment of a full day's graft. It's not the highest peak around Crieff, but that's rather the point - this is a manageable ascent that gets you above the tree line without requiring an alpine rescue team on standby.

The summit sits at 729 metres, which means you'll get decent elevation gain without it turning into a full expedition. On a clear day, the Trossachs spread out to the south and the Highlands roll northward in that characterful way they do. The walk typically takes two to three hours return, depending on pace and how long you linger at the top.

You'll get the most from this if you're after a proper walk but not a slog - families with confident walkers and hill enthusiasts after something off the main tourist trail will enjoy it. The approach varies depending on which route you take from Crieff, but most start from the lower slopes near the village itself.

With Comrie Holiday Park and Loch Earn Leisure Park both within spitting distance, Ben Halton fits neatly into a long weekend in the area. Pair it with gentler strolls around Comrie Croft if weather turns dodgy, or knock it out early in your stay to free up time for the glens further north. It's the sort of hill that locals know well but doesn't get mobbed with tourists - which is exactly why it's worth the trip.