Creag Odhar

The walk up Creag Odhar from Pitlochry is a proper little leg-stretcher, and it rewards you with views that make the 45 minutes of climbing feel entirely justified. You're looking out over the Tay Valley and down toward Loch Faskally - on a clear day, the vista opens up considerably beyond that too. It's not a technical climb by any stretch, but it is steep enough to get your heart going, so bring decent boots and water.

Walkers will find this genuinely worthwhile; families with older kids can manage it without drama, though the younger ones might need encouragement on the final push. The summit itself isn't enormous, but the panorama makes it the sort of place you'll want to linger for 20 minutes with a flask rather than just tick off and head down. Allow a couple of hours return, including a break at the top.

It fits perfectly into a Pitlochry-based holiday - you can knock this out in a morning and still have time to explore the town itself. If you're staying at Faskally Woods or River Tilt Park (both practically on the doorstep), this is an easy win. The route starts near Pitlochry town itself, so no faffing about with car journeys.

Worth doing? Absolutely. The climb is honest but not brutal, and the views justify the effort without being show-offy about it. Go early if you can; afternoon mist comes in quickly around here.