Meall Mor

The walk up Meall Mor from Blairgowrie is straightforward enough, but the payoff depends entirely on what kind of day you've chosen. On clear mornings, you get proper views across Perthshire - the kind that justify the trudge. On grey afternoons, it's basically a walk up a hill in mist. The route itself is well-trodden, mostly moorland with the occasional patch of woodland lower down, and it doesn't take more than two to three hours return from the car park.

It's the sort of peak that appeals to people who want a decent hill walk without needing technical skills or a rope. Families with older kids will manage fine; younger ones might find it a slog. Serious hillwalkers often skip it in favour of the bigger summits nearby, which is probably why it doesn't get as crowded as you'd expect for something this accessible.

What makes Meall Mor genuinely worth the effort is its position. You're looking out across the Tay valley and towards the Grampians beyond. On a decent day, it's properly scenic. Go early or mid-week if you want solitude.

If you're staying at Glenshee Glamping just down the road, this becomes a natural morning or afternoon venture. Corriefodly Holiday Park is a touch further afield but still close enough that it works as part of a wider Perthshire exploration. Weather matters more than distance here - check the forecast before committing.