Skymore Hill

Skymore Hill offers one of those straightforward hillwalk pleasures that the Perthshire area does so well. It's not dramatic, not particularly high, but the walk up is honest work and the views across the Tayside landscape at the top are genuinely good on a clear day. The kind of place where you can actually see what's what, rather than disappearing into cloud by lunchtime.

It's primarily for walkers who want a decent couple of hours out without needing technical kit or previous mountaineering experience. Families with capable children will manage it fine. The summit isn't one of those false peaks either - you know when you've got there. Allow around two hours there and back depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top.

Prior planning is worth it here. Weather changes quickly on Scottish hills, so pick a day when conditions are settled. Spring and autumn tend to be less busy than summer. There's no visitor facility on the hill itself, so bring water and something to eat.

If you're basing yourself at one of the nearby parks - Greenhill Farm Glamping is barely a mile away, or Maycroft Retreat slightly further out - this works as a morning excursion before heading back for lunch or exploring Perth itself. The walk fits neatly into a broader Perthshire hillwalking itinerary without demanding your whole day. Straightforward, effective, and the kind of thing locals do regularly for good reason.