Rie Meikle

The walk up Rie Meikle rewards you with views across Perthshire that stretch for miles in clear weather. It's a proper hill rather than a gentle stroll - you'll feel it in your legs - but nothing that requires climbing gear or serious experience. The summit sits at around 2,000 feet and overlooks the rolling countryside between Blairgowrie and the wider Tayside region.

This one appeals most to walkers who want a proper workout without the technical difficulty of the bigger Cairngorm peaks. An hour and a half up, depending on fitness, then the same back down. You can vary your route depending on conditions and energy levels. Families with capable kids aged ten upwards will manage it fine, though younger legs might find the descent tedious.

Timing matters here. Early morning gives you the best chance of clear views - afternoon cloud tends to roll in. Spring and autumn are your sweet spots for both weather and midges. Summer can be waterlogged in places.

Blairgowrie sits just down the road, which makes this a natural fit if you're basing yourself at Corriefodly Holiday Park nearby. The area has good infrastructure for walkers - you'll find cafes and pubs in town for post-walk refueling. Allow a solid morning or early afternoon for the full expedition, especially if you're not moving quickly. It's the sort of outing that justifies a proper holiday park base rather than rushing it in an afternoon.