Glenfarg Reservoir

The water at Glenfarg sits flat and calm most days, reflecting the Perthshire hills like a mirror someone's forgotten to wipe clean. It's a proper working reservoir - built to supply water to the area - but that hasn't stopped it becoming a decent spot for a walk and a bit of fresh air away from Perth's town centre.

You can walk the perimeter, which takes the better part of an hour depending on your pace and how often you stop to watch the light change on the water. The path is straightforward, mostly flat, and manages to feel quite remote even though you're only a few miles from Perth. On a clear day the views across to the surrounding countryside are genuinely worth the trek. Fishermen come here regularly, which tells you something about the appeal - it's not just a pretty face.

This works best for walkers wanting something gentle and accessible. Young kids might find it a bit samey after twenty minutes; teenagers with their phones won't notice the time. If you're staying at Maycroft Retreat or Greenhill Farm Glamping nearby, it's an easy detour that fills a couple of hours without requiring proper hiking boots or a packed lunch.

There's no visitor infrastructure to speak of, so go in daylight and check the weather. Free to access, naturally. It's the sort of place that doesn't shout about itself - which is precisely why it's worth knowing about.