Drumcroy Hill

The walk up Drumcroy Hill rewards you with proper views across Pitlochry and the Tummel Valley - nothing fancy, but genuinely worthwhile if you're staying in the area. It's a straightforward ascent from the town itself, steep in places but nothing that demands serious kit or mountain experience. Most folk manage it in under two hours return, though you'll want to linger on top to take it all in.

This is squarely walker territory. It's not a tourist trap with visitor centres and gift shops - just a hill that locals and sensible holidaymakers use to stretch their legs and clear their heads. The views open up as you gain height, and on a clear day you can see why Pitlochry sits where it does. Children will cope fine if they're the outdoorsy type, but it's not a destination for reluctant youngsters.

There's no admission charge and no set hours - you just go. Spring through autumn is when most people tackle it, though winter walkers with proper boots won't be deterred. Parking is in Pitlochry itself, so grab a spot near the High Street and ask locally for the clearest route up.

If you're based at Parkdean Resorts Tummel Valley Holiday Park just down the road, this makes a cracking half-day outing. Even closer stays at Tighnavon Glamping Pods leave you just minutes away. It slots nicely alongside bigger days out in the Trossachs without stealing your whole afternoon.