Edinbanchory Hill

The walk up Edinbanchory Hill rewards you with views across Aberdeenshire that stretch for miles on a clear day. It's not a particularly demanding climb - more of a proper leg-stretcher than a mountain expedition - and you'll find yourself among rolling farmland and moorland that feels genuinely remote despite being only a few miles from Bithnie.

The hill itself draws walkers more than serious hikers. You get decent vistas of the surrounding countryside, though it's not the kind of dramatic vista that'll have you gasping. What it does offer is a decent afternoon's walk without needing special kit or half a day to complete. Allow two hours there and back if you're taking it at a steady pace.

This works well if you're staying at Haughton Holiday Park, which sits less than six miles away and makes a natural base for exploring the area. The park's own facilities mean you can head out for a morning walk and be back for lunch without faffing about.

Families with older kids will manage it fine, though younger ones might flag on the way back up. It's less a destination in itself and more a useful option when you're in the area and want to get out from the caravan or lodge for a couple of hours. The walk is free, obviously - it's just moorland - and you can access it any time. Go when the weather's decent. There's little point trudging up in rain or mist when the whole appeal is the view.