Callum's Hill

The walk up Callum's Hill rewards you with proper views across Perthshire - nothing fancy, but genuinely good when you reach the top. It's the sort of peak that takes about an hour to climb from Crieff, which means families with younger kids might find it a bit much, though there's something satisfying about bagging a summit that doesn't require ropes or technical gear.

You get moorland and open country for most of the ascent, so wind can be a factor on exposed days. The actual summit is modest - there's no grand cairn or shelter, just the landscape falling away beneath you. On a clear day, the perspective of the Tay Valley and surrounding hills is well worth the legwork. Walkers will appreciate the straightforward route and lack of scrambling.

If you're staying at Braidhaugh Holiday Lodge just down the road, this is an obvious morning tick - accessible enough that you're not committing to a full day expedition, but far enough that it feels like a proper walk rather than a stroll. Comrie Croft, a few miles further north, also has this within reasonable striking distance for guests keen on a bit of elevation. Go early if the weather's uncertain; Scottish hill weather changes fast, and you'll want the best visibility for those views. There's no entry fee - just park sensibly near Crieff and head up.