hunter street park

Hunter Street Park in Auchterarder is a proper little nature reserve that does what it says on the tin - gives you a decent walk without pretension. The paths wind through woodland and open grassland, and if the light's right, there's enough colour in the seasonal planting to make it worth a camera or two.

It's the sort of place families with young walkers will actually enjoy rather than tolerate. Nothing too demanding, no steep climbs that leave everyone knackered by the halfway point. Kids can explore without you losing sight of them, and there are enough trees to keep things interesting. History types won't find much of note here - it's modern conservation rather than ancient story - but if you're after a proper stretch of the legs between caravan stops, this fits the bill.

The reserve is free to visit, though opening hours aren't always clearly posted online, so ring ahead or ask at the tourist information in Auchterarder itself. Allow an hour for a gentle loop, longer if you're the type to stop and identify things. Best visited in spring or autumn when the place isn't overrun and the weather's usually cooperative.

If you're based at Alexander House, Broadslap Farm, or Greenhill Farm Glamping - all within spitting distance - this works as a morning activity before lunch or an evening walk when the sun's golden. It's not a destination in itself, but paired with Perthshire's other attractions, it fills a gap nicely.