Craigie Law

The walk up Craigie Law from Blairgowrie is proper straightforward, and that's rather the point. It's not a slog - more of a brisk afternoon outing that rewards you with views across Perthshire without requiring fell-running fitness or specialist kit.

The peak itself sits at 1,395 feet, which means you get real distance without committing your entire day. The approach is through mixed woodland that opens gradually as you climb, giving your legs something to do whilst your eyes adjust to the expanding landscape. On a clear day the views stretch across the Tay Valley and towards the Cairngorms beyond. Folk do make the mistake of expecting dramatic Alpine vistas - it's not that. What you get instead is proper rolling Scottish countryside, and honestly, that's more interesting to my eye than sharp peaks.

This works well for families who want their kids to feel like they've properly climbed something, or walkers using the area as a base before tackling more serious hills. Allow a couple of hours for the round trip depending on your pace and whether you linger at the top. The terrain is boggy in places after rain, so decent boots matter more than you'd think for something this modest.

Blairgowrie itself is a useful staging post, and if you're holidaying at Glenshee Glamping nearby, Craigie Law makes an ideal morning activity before heading elsewhere. It's the sort of walk that doesn't demand much fuss - just turn up and go. No permits, no fees, no faff.