Kincairney Moss

The water at Kincairney Moss sits perfectly still on most days, a dark mirror reflecting whatever sky you've managed to find. It's a proper little loch rather than some manicured pond, and that's precisely what makes it worth the detour from Erigmore.

You're looking at a landscape that feels genuinely wild - moorland stretches back from the water's edge, and there's the kind of silence you don't get near main roads. The moss itself is the thing: boggy ground around the margins, heather in season, and the sort of birdlife that keeps twitchers happy. Bring binoculars if you're into that, or just come for the walk and the sense that you've found somewhere most tourists miss entirely.

The walk itself takes about an hour for a comfortable loop, depending on where you fancy going. It's not demanding - muddy in places, a bit boggy if it's been wet - but nothing that requires special gear. Families with kids who don't mind getting their boots damp will get on fine. It's the kind of place that works best outside peak season when you're unlikely to bump into crowds.

If you're based at Corriefodly Holiday Park just down the road, this is ideal for a morning out before heading to bigger attractions. Don't come expecting facilities or visitor infrastructure - there's none - but do come expecting proper Perthshire landscape and air that actually tastes clean.