Reed Bower

There's a quiet woodland walk near Kinross that most visitors driving through Perthshire completely miss. Reed Bower is a small forest area - nothing flashy, but proper rewarding if you like getting among the trees without the crowds.

It's essentially a sheltered woodland walk where you can lose an hour or so wandering between conifers and native trees. The paths are straightforward enough, no mad scrambling required, though it can get a bit muddy depending on the weather. You're looking at what feels like genuine countryside peace here, the sort of place where you actually hear birds instead of traffic.

Walkers will get the most out of it - especially those based at Gallowhill Caravan & Camping Park just a couple of miles away, who want a gentle leg-stretcher without committing to a full-day hike. If you've got young kids hoping for a dramatic waterfall or adventure playground, they'll probably be disappointed after twenty minutes. But for adults after a proper quiet walk, it's well worth the detour off the main roads.

The admission is free and the parking situation is straightforward. Go early morning or late afternoon if you can - the light filters through the trees nicely then, and you'll have the place virtually to yourself. Allow 45 minutes to an hour, depending on pace. It's the sort of spot that reminds you Perthshire has plenty going on beyond the famous honeypot attractions.