Kincaldrum Hill

The walk up Kincaldrum Hill rewards you with proper views across Angus and Aberdeenshire - on a clear day you're looking out towards the Grampians. It's not a long hike, which means families with primary-age kids can manage it without complaints, though the final push to the summit gets a bit steep for the effort involved.

The hill sits just inland from Forfar, making it an easy detour if you're touring the northeast. The path itself is straightforward enough, but it's exposed on the upper reaches, so wind can be a genuine factor. Allow around ninety minutes there and back at an easy pace. The views from the top are genuine rather than spectacular - rolling farmland, some distant peaks - but there's a satisfying sense of having earned them.

Historically it's had its moments. This is ancient Pictish territory, and the hill has watched over the region for centuries. That said, don't expect dramatic ruins or archaeological remains - the appeal is the walk and the perspective rather than any particular landmark.

It works well as a morning excursion if you're based at Greenhillock Glamping nearby. The contrast between a proper hillside walk and glamping accommodation makes for a solid day - exertion balanced with comfort. Go midweek if you can; weekends draw the local rambling crowd. Weather matters more than season here, so pick a day when the cloud base is high enough to actually see something.