Torr Chonneil

The walk up Torr Chonneil from Pitlochry is a proper hill ramble rather than a gentle stroll, and the views across Perthshire make it worthwhile if you've got a couple of hours spare. It's a modest peak by Scottish standards - nothing that requires technical kit or serious fitness - but the climb is steady enough that you'll feel you've earned the summit.

From the top, you get a decent perspective of the landscape around Pitlochry, with the Tummel Valley spreading out below. The walk itself is the main event here; there's no cafe, no visitor centre, no faffing about. You're there for the exercise and the views, and that's it.

This suits walkers and families with older kids who don't mind a proper hike. Younger children might find it tedious unless they're already used to hill walking. Allow around two hours round trip depending on your pace and fitness.

It's a natural fit with a park holiday in the area - Faskally Woods, River Tilt Park, and Blair Castle Caravan Park are all within three miles, making this an easy half-day outing from base. The peak works well as part of a broader Pitlochry itinerary rather than a standalone destination. Honestly, if you're staying locally and want to stretch your legs without committing to a full day's walk, it does the job. Weather permitting, which in Perthshire is always a gamble.