Reekie Linn Falls

The walk to Reekie Linn Falls rewards you with one of those rare Scottish waterfalls that actually justifies the effort. It's a proper curtain of water dropping into a dark pool, surrounded by ancient Caledonian forest - the kind of place where the light does something strange through the trees and you genuinely forget what year it is.

There's a well-marked trail from near Blairgowrie that takes roughly forty minutes each way, depending on fitness. It's not arduous, but the ground can be boggy after rain, so waterproof boots matter. The falls themselves are most impressive in spate - visit after heavy weather and you'll see why locals bother making the trek. Summer visits risk disappointment if it's been dry; spring is your sweet spot.

This is walkers' territory, really. History enthusiasts might find the old riverside settlements interesting, but families with small children should think twice - it's muddy, there's nothing to do once you're there except look at the water, and a fractious toddler on a narrow forest path isn't anyone's idea of fun.

Blairgowrie sits just down the road, making Nethercraig Holiday Park and Five Roads Caravan Park genuinely convenient bases. You could couple this with other Perthshire walks - it's the kind of spot that works well as part of a rambling day rather than a destination in itself. Don't expect facilities at the falls themselves. Bring a flask. Go early if it's summer, when midges might otherwise have opinions.