Knockover Hill

The walk up Knockover Hill is a proper Scottish outing - nothing fancy, just straightforward moorland that rewards you with views across Perthshire when you reach the top. It's the sort of hill that feels higher than it actually is, partly because the approach is relentless and partly because you're scrambling over rough ground rather than a groomed path. The summit itself is windswept and open, which means you either get spectacular visibility across the Tay Valley towards Perth, or you get horizontal rain. There's no in-between.

This one suits walkers who want a decent couple of hours without needing crampons or specialist kit. It's not a destination for families with young children unless they're genuinely keen - the terrain is boggy in places and there's no shelter. History buffs won't find anything particular to hold them, but geologists would argue about the glacial features if you gave them half a chance.

Plan on allowing two to three hours return from the nearest accessible parking. The weather changes fast up here, so go early and bring layers. It's free, obviously - it's a hill. If you're based at Maycroft Retreat or Greenhill Farm Glamping nearby, this makes a solid morning's work. Perth is close enough that you could combine it with actual civilization afterwards, which is sensible planning given how exposed the summit gets when the wind picks up.