Creagan na Còrr

The walk up Creagan na Còrr from Pitlochry is one of those climbs that rewards you properly without turning into a full day's mission. You're looking at roughly 600 metres of ascent to reach the summit, which sounds modest until you're halfway up and your calves are reminding you that Scotland doesn't do gentle inclines.

What makes this peak worth the graft is the view. On a clear day - and you'll need to pick your weather carefully - you get proper Highlands vistas: the Tay Valley spreads out below, and you can pick out distant ridges fading into the haze. The summit itself is sparse, windswept, the kind of place where you'll want to sit with a flask rather than linger too long.

This isn't a peak for idle wanderers. Hill walkers and anyone with decent fitness will find it satisfying - a proper afternoon's exertion without the commitment of a full mountain day. Families with young legs might manage it, but plan on three to four hours for the round trip depending on your pace and how long you spend at the top.

Pitlochry sits at the base, so you're spoilt for accommodation options. Kilvrecht Campsite is close enough that you could easily park up there and head out the same morning. Tighnavon Glamping Pods offers a bit more comfort if you want to pad out a longer stay. Either way, this is the kind of walk that slots neatly into a Perthshire holiday without demanding your entire itinerary.