Golloch Hill

The walk up Golloch Hill from Kinross is straightforward enough, and on a clear day you'll get proper views across the Ochil range - nothing spectacular, but solid Scottish upland scenery. It's a modest peak at around 2,000 feet, the sort of thing you can knock off in a couple of hours without breaking too much of a sweat.

Walkers will appreciate it most. This isn't a destination in itself; it's more something to add to a day out in the area. Families with younger kids might find it a bit tame - there's no drama to it, no sudden vistas that make you catch your breath. If you're staying at Maycroft Retreat or Gallowhill Caravan & Camping Park, both within a few miles, it's an easy morning excursion before heading elsewhere.

The approach is mostly straightforward moorland walking. Bring decent boots if the ground's been wet - Perthshire can be boggy. Allow two to three hours return depending on your pace and how long you want to linger at the top. There's no visitor centre or facilities, so take water and a snack.

Honestly? It's worth doing if you're in Kinross already, particularly if you're staying at one of the local parks and want to get some air without committing to a full day's trek. But it's not the kind of hill you'd drive miles out of your way for. Go for the walk itself, not the destination.