Creagan Mor

Walking up Creagan Mor from Grantown-on-Spey is straightforward enough, though don't expect a dramatic summit. This is proper Highlands walking - the kind where you've earned your view rather than lucked into it. The peak itself sits at a decent height, and on a clear day you get real sight lines across the surrounding moorland and forest. Rough going underfoot in places, especially after rain, but nothing technical.

It's the kind of walk that appeals to people who actually enjoy walking rather than just collecting summits. No crowds, no visitor centre, no faff - just you, the path, and the Scottish hills doing their thing. Families with older kids would manage it fine; little ones might struggle with the distance and uneven terrain. Allow a good three to four hours for the round trip if you're not pushing hard.

The walk pairs nicely with a caravan holiday at Grantown on Spey, which is barely half an hour away. You could easily base yourself there for a few days and tackle Creagan Mor on a morning when the weather isn't being temperamental - which, let's be honest, gives you quite a narrow window in the Highlands. It's the sort of excursion that works best when you're already in the area rather than planning a trip specifically around it, but if you're staying locally and the forecast looks promising, it's well worth the effort.