Knock of West Third

The walk up Knock of West Third rewards you with proper views across the Tay Valley - the kind that make you forget how muddy your boots are getting. This modest peak sits just outside Perth and won't take you all day; most walkers are up and back in under two hours, which makes it ideal if you're camping nearby at Greenhill Farm Glamping or Maycroft Retreat and want to stretch your legs without committing to a full expedition.

It's not technically demanding, though the final stretch gets a bit steep for what is frankly a fairly compact hill. The path itself is well-trodden enough that you won't get lost, and on a clear day you genuinely can see right across the Perthshire landscape. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might struggle with the climb unless you're prepared for complaints.

The real value here is the accessibility rather than the spectacle. You're never far from civilisation - Perth's just a few miles away - so there's no wilderness pretence or hours of solitude. It's a local's hill, really. Walkers who want dramatic peaks will find it a bit underwhelming, but if you're based at one of the caravan parks in the area and want a genuine walk with actual views rather than just a stroll around a field, this does the job. Go when the weather's decent; rain makes it slippery and the view disappears entirely.