Culhawk Hill

The walk up Culhawk Hill rewards you with proper Highland views without requiring mountaineer credentials. Starting near Blairgowrie, it's a straightforward climb through mixed woodland that opens onto moorland - the kind of place where you can actually see for miles. On a clear day you're looking across Perthshire towards the bigger peaks, though locals will tell you the view's just as good when cloud rolls in and turns everything atmospheric.

Most folk allow two to three hours for the round trip, depending on fitness and how long you linger at the top. It's not steep enough to deter casual walkers, but it's enough of a push that you won't see pushchairs. Families with older kids and teenagers enjoy it because there's genuine satisfaction in reaching the summit without the slog of Ben-level peaks. The moorland terrain is boggy in places after rain, so proper footwear matters.

There's no visitor facility or cafe at the summit - bring water and something to eat if you're settling in for a spell. The hill sits well within a broader Highland holiday, especially if you're based at Nethercraig Holiday Park just five miles away. Combine it with forays into Glenshee or other Cairngorms approaches for a proper walking week. Worth doing if you're in the area, though don't expect wilderness solitude on weekends.