Newtyle Hill

The walk up Newtyle Hill rewards you with views across Perthshire that'll make the climb worthwhile, especially on clear days when you can see for miles. It's a modest peak by Scottish standards, but don't let that put you off - the surrounding landscape is proper beautiful, with moorland and forest creating that sense of space you come to the Highlands for.

From Blairgowrie, it's an easy enough drive to reach the start of the walk. Most people manage the ascent in under an hour without breaking a sweat, making it ideal if you've got families with younger legs or you simply can't face a full day's hike. The paths are generally well-trodden, though they can get boggy after rain, so decent footwear matters.

History buffs might appreciate what's up there - there's archaeology interest in the area if you dig into it - but this is primarily a walker's hill rather than a heritage site. That said, it gives you genuine Perthshire character without the tourist crowds you'd find at more famous peaks.

If you're based at Five Roads Caravan Park nearby, it makes a proper morning outing. You can be back by lunchtime with that satisfied feeling of having actually climbed something, rather than just wandered around a visitor centre. The views alone justify the effort, especially if autumn's caught the trees on fire. Go early to avoid others if you can - it gets quieter the sooner you start.