Carn Liath

The walk up Carn Liath from Pitlochry is straightforward enough, and the summit reward - a proper Perthshire panorama - justifies the slog. It's not a technical climb by any stretch; more a steady trudge through moorland that builds your legs before you hit the genuine peaks further north. The view from the top spreads across the Tummel Valley, with Ben Vrackie dominating the skyline to the east. On a clear day, you can pick out Schiehallion in the distance, that distinctive cone-shaped mountain everyone photographs.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It takes roughly two to three hours there and back depending on pace and how long you linger at the top. The route itself is nothing fancy - no scrambling, no technical sections - which makes it accessible for reasonably fit families, though younger legs might struggle with the sheer distance. Bring proper boots though; the terrain gets boggy in places, particularly after rain.

Carn Liath works well as part of a broader Pitlochry walking itinerary. If you're staying at Faskally Woods Holiday Park or Blair Castle Caravan Park, both within easy reach, you could build this into a day that includes Ben Vrackie or one of the other local peaks. The admission is free - it's just a Scottish mountain - and there are no facilities up top, so pack water and a sandwich. Best tackled on a decent weather day; mist rolls in quickly here and renders the view pointless.