Knockton

The walk up Knockton from Blairgowrie is straightforward enough, though the final push to the summit feels steeper than the elevation suggests. You're looking at roughly two hours there and back if you're at a decent pace, longer if you stop for photos - which you will, because the views across the Tay Valley are genuinely worth it.

It's the kind of hill that works brilliantly for families with older kids or anyone after a proper walk without needing technical gear or nerves of steel. The terrain is manageable, mostly grass and heather, though it can get boggy after rain so waterproof boots aren't optional. The summit itself isn't dramatic - no dramatic cairn or monument - but that's rather the point. You get there, you can see for miles, and you feel like you've actually done something.

This is ideal if you're based at one of the nearby holiday parks: Glenshee Glamping is barely three miles away, and Corriefodly or Nethercraig are both within striking distance. It fits neatly into a Perthshire break without eating a whole day. Early morning is best if you want solitude - weekends can get busy with the Blairgowrie crowd.

The walk is free, obviously. Allow a couple of hours minimum, more if you're with kids or you're the type to linger at the top with a flask. Go when the weather's clear - a foggy Knockton is just a damp trudge.