Meall Dùn Dhomhnuill

The walk up Meall Dùn Dhomhnuill from Aberfeldy takes you through proper hill country - the sort of terrain that reminds you why the Highlands matter. At 659 metres, it's no Munro, but don't mistake that for easy. The climb is steady and relentless, threading through moorland and over rough grassland with views that open up across the Tay Valley the higher you go.

This is a serious walker's outing rather than a casual stroll. Allow a good three to four hours for the round trip, depending on fitness and how long you linger at the summit. The actual peak offers cracking panoramic views - on a clear day you'll see right across Perthshire, and the sense of proper isolation is quite something. It's the sort of place where you might encounter only one or two other people all afternoon.

Families with older kids and decent boots will manage it fine, though younger children would likely find the length tedious. It's not a technical climb - no scrambling required - but the relentlessness of the ascent demands respect and decent footwear. Weather changes fast up here, so come prepared even when the forecast looks promising.

If you're basing yourself at Pitilie Pods for a Perthshire break, this walk pairs brilliantly with time spent exploring the glens and lochs nearby. The Aberfeldy area offers gentler walks too, so you can mix and match intensity. The town itself provides a good stopping point for supplies and coffee afterwards - well earned.