Hill of Corskie

The walk up Hill of Corskie rewards you with proper Highland views across Aberdeenshire - nothing fancy about it, just a solid hill walk that takes roughly an hour from Clatt. The summit isn't dramatic, but on a clear day you'll see right across the rolling farmland and moorland that defines this part of the northeast. It's the sort of place locals know and tourists miss, which is exactly why it's worth the effort.

Good for anyone after a genuine hill walk without the tourist crowds of the bigger peaks. Families with kids aged eight upwards will manage it fine; the path's well-established and there's a proper sense of achievement at the top without needing alpine gear or hours of your day. If you're after the sort of walk where you can actually think, this delivers.

The location works brilliantly if you're based at Huntly Castle Holiday Park, just five miles away - close enough that you can do it as a morning jaunt before lunch. Pair it with exploring Huntly itself if you want a bit of history; the castle's worth an afternoon. No facilities at the hill itself, so bring water and something decent to eat. Free to visit, naturally. The walk's best done in decent weather; midges can be murder in high summer if the wind drops, and mud's a feature after rain.