Bridgeton Hill

The walk up Bridgeton Hill from Montrose rewards you with proper views across the Mearns and out towards the coast - on a clear day you can see for miles. It's not a massive slog either, which is the whole point really. Most people manage it in under an hour from the base, though you'll want longer if you're stopping to actually look at the landscape instead of just powering to the summit.

This is walker terrain rather than a tourist trap. You get gorse-covered slopes, a decent sense of achievement without needing climbing gear, and the kind of open moorland that reminds you why Scotland's hill-walking reputation is entirely deserved. The footpath is straightforward enough, though it can get boggy after rain - nothing that'll stop you, just worth noting your footwear.

Families with reasonably fit kids will manage it fine. Older teenagers might find it a bit tame, younger ones could flag on the way down. It's the sort of hill that's good value for an afternoon if you're staying at St Cyrus Holiday Park nearby - gives you a proper break from the caravan without eating up your whole day. Montrose itself is worth a wander too, though it's a working town rather than a picture-postcard place.

Go on a day when visibility is decent. A cloudy summit isn't entirely pointless, but it's definitely less rewarding. No fees, no facilities on the hill itself, so bring water.