Meall nan Eun

The walk up Meall nan Eun starts gently enough from Pitlochry, but don't let that fool you - this 715-metre peak rewards the legwork with proper highland views that stretch across Perthshire. The route takes you through mixed woodland before opening out onto moorland, and on a clear day you can see across to the Tay Valley and beyond. It's a cracking spot if you want something more substantial than a stroll but aren't keen on a full day's expedition.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's not technical, but it does demand a decent pair of legs and a couple of hours of your time. The gradient is relentless in stretches, and the summit itself is a bit windswept, so timing matters - go early to beat the clouds rolling in. Families with older kids (say, ten upwards) can manage it fine; younger ones might struggle with the slog.

Free to access, naturally. Allow three to four hours return, depending on fitness and how long you linger at the top. Spring through autumn works best, though it can be boggy in wet weather. The beauty of basing yourself at one of the nearby parks - Glengoulandie is barely four miles away, or Parkdean Resorts Tummel Valley if you fancy more amenities - is that Meall nan Eun sits right in the middle of Perthshire's walking scene. You're never stuck for options, but this one's worth doing for the views alone.