Stronachy Hill

The climb up Stronachy Hill rewards you with proper views across Perthshire - nothing too strenuous, which is precisely why it works so well as a break from campsite life. You're looking at maybe an hour's walk from the car park, steady rather than punishing, with the kind of outlook that makes you understand why people settle in this part of Scotland.

It's the sort of spot that appeals to walkers who don't need a Munro to feel satisfied, and families will manage it fine if the kids are reasonably mobile. The trig point at the top gives you something to aim for, and on a clear day the perspective across to the Tay valley and beyond justifies the leg work. Bring a wind-proof layer - hills this height catch the weather properly, even when it looks calm below.

Stay at Gallowhill Caravan & Camping Park or Greenhill Farm Glamping and you're within striking distance for a morning mission. Perth sits just a few miles south, so you can stock up on supplies or grab lunch afterward if the walk works up an appetite. There's no visitor centre or facilities at the hill itself - you need to be self-sufficient - but that's rather the point. Go when the forecast shows decent visibility; a cloudy day up here feels like wasted effort. Allow two to three hours altogether if you're not in a rush, and you'll understand why locals have made this their own.