Creag nam Mial

The walk up Creag nam Mial is one of those deceptively straightforward Perthshire outings that rewards you with proper views once you've done the legwork. It's a modest hill by Scottish standards - nothing that'll leave you gasping - but the path from Erigmore winds through decent terrain and gets you above the tree line without hours of slog.

What you get at the top is the thing. On a clear day the Tay valley spreads out like someone's unrolled a map, and the surrounding hills rise up at decent intervals. It's not dramatic, but it's satisfying in that quietly assured way Perthshire landscape tends to be. Most people will manage the round trip in a couple of hours, maybe two and a half if you dawdle for photos or decide to eat a sandwich on the summit.

This suits walkers who want to scratch that Highlands itch without committing to a full day in the hills. Families with older kids will find it manageable, though you'll need proper footwear - muddy patches catch people out. The solitude is genuine too; you won't fight crowds here like you might on better-known routes.

If you're based at Corriefodly Holiday Park nearby, it's a worthwhile half-day adventure that breaks up a park stay nicely. Free to access, naturally. Go when the weather's set fair rather than optimistic - the views disappear fast in mist, and there's nothing else up there to justify the trip if clouds move in.