Duncan's Hill

The walk up Duncan's Hill rewards you with proper Perthshire views - moorland rolling away in every direction, and on a clear day you can pick out the distant Grampians. It's not a massive peak, but that's rather the point. You're looking at roughly forty minutes from the car park, which means families with younger kids won't find themselves trapped on an endless slog.

What you get at the top is a sense of being somewhere that matters, without needing specialist kit or a dawn start. The path is straightforward enough, though boots are sensible - the ground gets boggy in places, and Perthshire weather can turn in minutes. The surrounding moorland tells you something about how the land was managed and used, and if you're into that sort of thing, there's genuine substance to the walk. For others, it's simply a good afternoon out with decent leg-work and a proper vista as payment.

Base yourself at Erigmore Holiday Park or Inver Mill Farm just down the road, and Duncan's Hill works as a half-day activity alongside other exploring in the area. Worth the drive if you're already in Perthshire and the weather's cooperating. Less so if you've got your heart set on dramatic summits - this is a modest hill that earns its place through honest walking and local character rather than showiness.