Craigour

The walk up Craigour is a proper little workout, but the views across Deeside make it worthwhile. It's a modest hill by Highland standards - nothing that'll take you all day - but it demands respect. The approach from Banchory is straightforward enough, though you'll want decent boots if it's been wet.

This one appeals most to walkers who want to stretch their legs without committing to a full mountain day. The summit rewards you with sight lines down the valley that explain why folk have settled here for centuries. On a clear day you can pick out landmarks for miles. It's the sort of walk that takes a couple of hours round trip, leaving plenty of afternoon to explore Banchory itself or head back to your caravan.

Families with older kids will manage it fine, though younger ones might find the climb monotonous. The peak itself isn't dramatic - no dizzying drops or scrambles - so it's more about the hill-walking experience than any singular viewpoint.

If you're based at Silverbank or Banchory Lodge caravan parks nearby, Craigour slots in perfectly as a morning expedition. You're looking at nothing more than a short drive to the trailhead. The area around Banchory has other walks too, so you could string together a proper hiking holiday without needing to venture far. Best visited when the weather's settled - Scottish Highland mist has a habit of killing the view entirely.