Gallow Knowe

The walk up Gallow Knowe rewards you with views across Aberdeenshire's rolling farmland and moorland that stretch for miles on a clear day. It's a proper hill walk rather than a stroll - not towering, but steep enough to earn the vista. From the summit you can see right across to the Cairngorms on clear days, which makes the huffing worthwhile.

This is the sort of place walkers actually enjoy. You won't find benches or a café at the top, which means fewer crowds and more of that genuine Highland feeling. The walk itself takes a couple of hours there and back depending on your fitness, and the terrain is mixed - part footpath, part moorland underfoot. Bring decent boots. Blairgowrie sits just a few miles away, so it's easy to slot this into a weekend that includes the town's pubs and local shops.

If you're staying at Nethercraig Holiday Park or Five Roads Caravan Park - both cracking spots with top ratings - you're in the perfect position to tackle this without driving far. The walk suits anyone who actually enjoys walking rather than just ticking off views. Families with kids who can manage hills will get something out of it too, though very small children will find it a bit much. Go when the weather's decent; on a grey, drizzly day it's honestly forgettable. Summer mornings are best - you'll dodge afternoon cloud and get the light right for those long views.