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I’ve also excluded the far northeast of the county at the back of Blairgowrie. Strathardle and Glen Shee drain into the Isla not the Tay, and feel to me like Angus Glens (and eight more Munros would have meant cutting down on the lower hills, riversides and back valleys).

When to go

April is still winter on the summits, but low-level routes offer good walking then and in May. The leaves are breaking and birds are at their noisiest. Low-level routes are also excellent in October as the birch leaves turn gold.

May and June are enjoyable at all altitudes. July and August can be hot and humid, with less rewarding views. East Highland midges come in slightly smaller hordes than in the west; but are getting worse with global warming. The trick is to keep moving, and when you stop, stop high.

Midges hang on until the first frost, normally some time in September. October brings clear air and lovely autumn colours. In between times there’ll be gales. Over much of Perthshire, from mid-August (sometimes July) to 21 October, responsible access to the hills includes avoiding disturbance to deer stalking (see Appendix A).