Hill Fort

The climb up Hill Fort rewards you with views that stretch across Perthshire's rolling landscape - on a clear day you can see for miles. It's a proper walk rather than a casual stroll, but nothing that will leave you gasping for breath if you're reasonably fit.

Once you reach the top, the Iron Age fort's earthworks are still visible, rippling across the hillside like frozen waves. There's not much interpretation up there - no plaques or visitor centre - so you're left to imagine what life was like for the people who built and defended this place centuries ago. That's either brilliant or disappointing depending on your mood.

Historically minded walkers will get the most from this one. It's a solid two-hour round trip from Pitlochry, so factor that into your day. Families with young kids might find the return journey tedious unless they're keen hikers already. The views alone are worth the effort though, and you'll have them mostly to yourself outside peak season.

If you're staying at Glengoulandie Camping & Caravanning - just 3 miles away - or Pitilie Pods, this makes a cracking half-day excursion to break up your holiday. It's the sort of walk that leaves you genuinely tired in the best way, and the coffee back in Pitlochry tastes infinitely better afterwards.