Knock More

The walk up Knock More from Boharm takes about 45 minutes if you're reasonably fit, and the effort pays off with proper views across Moray and beyond. It's not a dramatic peak - you won't find yourself scrambling over rocks or anything - but it's the kind of steady climb through moorland that clears your head.

What you get at the top is a decent vantage point over the surrounding countryside. On a clear day you can pick out landmarks stretching quite far, which is genuinely useful if you're trying to get your bearings in this part of Scotland. The approach is straightforward enough for families with older kids, though younger ones might find the last stretch a bit of a slog.

This works brilliantly as part of a longer walking day rather than a standalone trip. If you're based at Cairnty Lodges just down the road, you could easily combine it with exploring the wider Moray hills without needing to drive between spots. Spring and early autumn are probably best - less chance of the moorland being waterlogged, and the light's better for actually seeing something when you reach the summit.

There's no facilities up here, so bring water. And honestly, it's the sort of walk you do for the doing rather than arriving at something spectacular - but that's not a criticism. Sometimes that's exactly what you want.