Kinclune Hill

The walk up Kinclune Hill rewards you with proper Highland views that stretch across Aberdeenshire's rolling terrain. It's not a monster peak - the climb from Blairgowrie is manageable, taking the best part of a morning if you're not rushing - but the vistas across the Perthshire landscape make it well worth the effort.

This is straightforward hill-walking country. You'll find yourself on open moorland with the kind of wide skies that make you remember why you came to Scotland in the first place. The path itself is pretty well-trodden, so navigation isn't a puzzle, though conditions can get boggy depending on the season. Walkers who like proper hill country without the crowds will get the most from this one.

It's free, obviously - it's a hill. Allow three to four hours return from Blairgowrie town centre if you're taking it easy and stopping for views. The ascent is steady rather than brutal, so families with older kids can manage it, though very young ones might find the distance tedious. Winter can make it slicker than expected, so pick your timing accordingly.

If you're staying at Nethercraig Holiday Park just down the road, this makes for a brilliant morning outing before heading back for lunch. It's the sort of walk that clears your head without eating your whole day, and Blairgowrie's close enough for supplies or a decent coffee afterwards.