Druim Mòr

Getting up Druim Mòr is straightforward enough if you're based near Dunkeld - it's the kind of hill that doesn't announce itself dramatically but rewards the effort all the same. The walk itself takes you through proper Scottish landscape, climbing from the valley floor to just over 400 metres, with views across Perthshire that stretch for miles on a clear day. The summit isn't dramatic or rocky; instead you get a real sense of space and distance, particularly looking down towards the Tay Valley. It's the sort of walk that suits families with decent legs or anyone wanting a proper half-day outing without needing technical gear or scrambling skills.

Walkers tend to get the most from this one. You're not climbing for bragging rights or mad ridgelines - you're climbing for that satisfying vista and the quiet of the hills away from the busy tourist trails. Allow a good three to four hours round trip depending on fitness, and pick a day when the cloud is sitting high enough to make the views worthwhile. There's little point in coming up here in genuine mist.

If you're staying at Inver Mill Farm Caravan Park or Erigmore over near Dunkeld, this makes a logical day's walk without needing to travel far. It pairs nicely with a morning at Dunkeld itself - the cathedral and riverside walks there fill time well before heading up the hill in the afternoon. Standard Scottish hill walking rules apply: watch the weather, bring proper kit, and don't expect facilities on the summit.