Cargill's Leap

The River Ericht drops away beneath you with a proper sense of drama at this viewpoint, though you'll need to know where you're looking to spot the actual leap. Cargill's Leap sits near Blairgowrie in Perthshire, and the story goes that a local laird made a desperate horse jump across the gorge to escape trouble - the kind of tale that sounds better after a few drams than it probably deserves.

It's a short diversion rather than a destination in itself. The walk down from the road takes five minutes at most, and the river views are genuine enough - water cuts through red rock, there's decent woodland cover, and on a clear day you get a sense of the landscape rolling away toward Blairgowrie. But don't expect dramatic cliffs or a signature vista that'll dominate your holiday photos. It's more a "while you're in the area" sort of spot.

Walkers will find it a decent leg-stretch between exploring Blairgowrie itself and pushing deeper into Perthshire's better-known trails. Kids won't be mesmerised - twenty minutes covers the whole thing. History enthusiasts might enjoy the local legend, though there's precious little interpretation on site.

If you're staying at Blairgowrie Holiday Park or Corriefodly, it's worth a quick stop without any great effort required. Access appears to be free and unrestricted, and there's no obvious visitor infrastructure, so go early if you want solitude. Best in spring or early summer when the river's lively and the trees are full.