Hill of Three Stones

The walk up to Hill of Three Stones from Drumoak is straightforward enough, though the path gets a bit boggy in places. You're looking at maybe an hour's steady climb to reach the summit where three stones mark the top - nothing dramatic, but there's a proper sense of achievement once you get there. The views across Aberdeenshire open up nicely on a clear day, rolling farmland stretching out in all directions.

This is walker territory, frankly. Families with young kids might find the bog sections tedious, and there's nothing to do at the top except eat a sandwich and enjoy the quiet. History buffs won't find much either - the stones themselves are unexplained, which adds a bit of mystery but doesn't fill guidebooks. What you get is straightforward Highlands walking without the crowds you'd find on Ben Nevis or similar.

If you're based at Silverbank Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite just up the road, it's an easy half-day outing. The ground can be waterlogged even days after rain, so decent boots aren't optional. Going early morning in summer gives you the best light and the warmest weather, though midges can be grim. The walk won't take all day, so you'd want to combine it with exploring Drumoak village or other local walks. Worth doing if you're in the area, but don't rearrange your holiday around it.