Creag an Loch

The walk up Creag an Loch from Pitlochry is straightforward enough, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's a pushover. The peak sits just north of the town, offering proper views across the Tummel Valley and down towards Loch Faskally below. Most people bang it out in under two hours return, which makes it ideal for a half-day outing if you're staying at one of the nearby campsites like Grandtully Station or Milton Of Fonab.

What makes it worth doing is the perspective you get on the landscape. From the summit you're looking at genuine Highland terrain - forests, water, distant peaks - without needing a full day's graft. The final push to the top is a bit of a slog through moorland and rocky ground, but the effort pays off. On a clear day it's absolutely worth the walk.

Bring proper footwear because it gets boggy in places, especially after rain. The route is well-trodden enough that you won't get lost, but it's not a manicured trail. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might struggle with the steeper sections near the top. There's no entry fee or facilities at the summit, so pack water and snacks.

If you're basing yourself at Grandtully Station Campsite just down the road, this is a cracking morning option before heading into Pitlochry itself for lunch. The walk fits perfectly into a broader Perthshire holiday without demanding half your day.