Craigowny Hill

The walk up Craigowny Hill rewards you with proper views across Perthshire - nothing fancy, but the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people settle here. It's a straightforward ascent from Perth, taking most walkers around an hour or so depending on fitness and how often you stop for breath.

This isn't a dramatic peak. You won't find dramatic cliff faces or Alpine meadows. What you get instead is solid Scottish hill walking - moorland underfoot, open views, and the sort of quiet that city folk crave. On clear days you can trace the valley below and spot the Tay winding through farmland. Overcast? It's still worth the effort, though the horizon gets a bit moody.

Families with teenagers who actually like walking will manage it fine. Younger kids might find it a slog without proper motivation - there's no summit café or visitor centre to aim for, just the view and the satisfaction of getting up there. Serious walkers treating it as a training run or part of a longer route will appreciate the straightforward terrain.

There's no charge for access, and you can be back in Perth for lunch if you time it right. The nearby caravan parks at Maycroft Retreat and Greenhill Farm Glamping both put you within easy reach for a morning hike. Early autumn works best - fewer midges, better light, and the bracken turns gold.