Rock Cairn

The walk up to Rock Cairn, just outside Crieff, rewards you with proper panoramic views across Perthshire - the sort of vista that makes the climb worthwhile, even if your legs are complaining halfway. It's a straightforward hike to a stone cairn marker perched high enough to see for miles, with the Trossachs and surrounding hills rolling out beneath you.

This is the spot for walkers who want something achievable without needing fell boots and an ordnance survey map. The cairn itself isn't monumentally impressive - it's a pile of rocks, really - but the vantage point is genuinely good. Families with older kids will manage it fine; younger ones might find the walk tedious unless you're good at the snack-and-encouragement routine.

Go early morning if you can. Midday brings crowds from Crieff, and the light gets flat. The walk takes roughly two hours there and back depending on fitness, so plan accordingly. It's free, obviously - there's nothing to book, no café, no facilities.

If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Comrie Croft, Comrie Holiday Park, or Twenty Shilling Wood are all within five miles - this makes a proper morning outing before heading back for lunch. It pairs well with exploring Crieff itself, which has enough bookshops and decent pubs to fill an afternoon. Don't expect solitude on weekends, but weekday mornings are considerably quieter.