Glen Vale Waterfalls

The walk to Glen Vale Waterfalls rewards you properly if you're willing to put in a bit of effort. Tucked into the Perthshire landscape near Kinross, this isn't a tourist trap with car parks and gift shops - it's a genuine waterfall that involves actual walking to find. You'll make your way through woodland, crossing streams, until suddenly the water appears cascading over rock faces with real power and presence, especially after rain.

It's the sort of place where families with older kids and decent boots will have the best time. Young children might struggle with the uneven ground and the walk itself takes commitment - reckon on two to three hours depending on fitness and how many photo stops you take. History buffs won't find plaques or interpretation panels here; it's purely about the landscape and the water itself.

If you're staying at Wild Goose Glamping just down the road, this makes an excellent morning or afternoon outing to break up the usual caravan routine. The waterfall isn't somewhere to linger for hours - once you've seen it, taken your photos, maybe had a sit-down, you'll be heading back - but that's fine. It's a proper walk rather than a destination in itself.

Go after sustained rainfall for maximum impact. Summer means drier conditions but also midges, so pick your season carefully. Free to visit, naturally, and worth the trek if you like a bit of graft with your scenery.