Old Cow Park

The woodland at Old Cow Park spreads across decent acreage near Arbroath, offering proper forest walking without the crowds you'd find at better-known Aberdeenshire trails. The paths wind through mature trees and open out into clearings where you can actually hear yourself think - rare enough in the Highlands these days.

It's the sort of place that suits families with kids old enough to manage a mile or two without complaint, plus anyone after a straightforward woodland walk that won't demand specialist kit or take half the day. The terrain's manageable rather than challenging, though wear decent boots given how quickly Scottish forests turn boggy after rain.

Allow an hour for a proper explore without rushing. There's something satisfying about the scale of it - big enough to feel like you've properly walked somewhere, small enough that you won't get lost or exhausted.

If you're based at The Grange Glamping just five miles away, this makes an easy morning outing before activities there, or a way to burn off restless energy if the weather's turned. Dovecot Caravan Park's similarly close. Both sites are worth considering if you're planning more than a day trip to the area, especially if woodland walks feature in your holiday.