Green Hill

The walk up Green Hill near Tillyfourie is straightforward enough, though the summit itself won't stop you in your tracks. You get decent views across Aberdeenshire's rolling farmland once you're up there, and on a clear day you can pick out the Cairngorms to the west. It's the sort of place locals use for an easy afternoon ramble rather than a destination in itself.

The hill sits well for families who want something manageable - nothing technical, no scrambling, just a proper hill walk that takes about an hour or so depending on your pace and which route you take from Tillyfourie. Kids won't find it thrilling unless they're the type who enjoy being outdoors for its own sake, but it beats a layabout day.

What works best is combining it with a broader exploration of the area. If you're staying at Haughton Holiday Park just down the road, Green Hill makes a decent morning outing before heading elsewhere. The northeast doesn't have the dramatic peaks of the Highlands, so you need to adjust your expectations - this is quiet, working countryside rather than wilderness. Worth the walk if you're in the area and want some fresh air, but don't make a special trip for it. Go early to avoid the worst of any wind that'll funnel across the agricultural plains.