Dumbarrow Hill

The walk up Dumbarrow Hill rewards you with proper Highland views, though it's not a difficult slog by any means. Standing at 1,294 feet, it's the kind of peak that won't have you gasping for breath but will definitely give your legs something to think about. On a clear day from the summit you can see for miles across Aberdeenshire - rolling moorland, distant mountains, and on good visibility days, all the way to the North Sea. The approach is straightforward enough, and most walkers will be up and back down in a couple of hours depending on fitness.

It's the sort of hill that suits everyone from keen ramblers wanting a quick hill-bag to families looking for a proper walk without commitment. The terrain varies between moorland and heather, and there's a decent path for most of the way up, though it can get boggy in patches after rain. Forfar sits just a few miles south, which makes it a convenient morning or afternoon outing if you're based in the area.

Whether it's worth the drive depends on the weather, frankly. In mist, you're paying good money in petrol to walk through cloud. But catch it on a decent day and you've got a rewarding few hours for minimal effort. If you're staying at Greenhillock Glamping nearby, it's an easy addition to your itinerary - close enough that you won't waste time travelling, far enough that it feels like a proper outing rather than a stroll around the caravan park.