Hill of Ashmore

The walk up Hill of Ashmore takes about forty minutes from the car park near Blairgowrie, and it's the sort of climb that feels properly rewarding without being brutally steep. The path winds through heather and rough grassland, with views across Perthshire opening up as you gain height. On a clear day you can see for miles - the Grampians to the north, the softer rolling hills southward.

It's a straightforward hill walk rather than a technical scramble, so families with older kids will manage it fine. Younger children might find the ascent tedious unless they're keen hill-baggers already. The summit itself isn't dramatic - no dramatic cairn or viewpoint structure - but that's rather the appeal. You get a genuine sense of being on a proper Scottish hill, not a tourist attraction dressed up as one.

Allow two hours for the round trip if you're moving at a steady pace. There's no admission charge and no facilities at the top, so bring water and a packed lunch if you want to linger. Early morning or late afternoon gives you the best light and fewer other walkers.

It fits well into a longer Perthshire ramble. Corriefodly Holiday Park sits just 1.7 miles away and makes an excellent base for exploring the area. Glenshee Glamping is a touch further at 4.4 miles if you fancy something a bit more upmarket. Blairgowrie itself is a proper working town - not twee - and worth a nose around for local shops and decent cafes before or after your walk.