Knockfarrel

The walk up Knockfarrel rewards you with views across the Strathpeffer valley that make the climb genuinely worthwhile. It's not a brutal slog - more a steady haul through mixed woodland onto open moorland, taking the best part of an hour from the car park near Strathpeffer itself.

Once you're up there, the panorama opens properly. You can trace the valley floor below, spot the spa town's Victorian villas, and on clear days the views stretch far beyond into the wider Highlands. The summit itself is modest - there's an Iron Age hill fort up here, though the ramparts are subtle now, just gentle rises in the turf. More atmospheric than dramatic, really.

Families with capable walkers will find this manageable. Younger children might flag on the steeper sections, but it's not technical. History buffs and hill baggers will appreciate the fort's defensive position - you understand immediately why folk chose this spot centuries back. Allow a proper two to three hours if you're taking it at a regular pace and wanting time to sit about at the top.

The real pull is how it sits alongside your park stay. Highland Heights Luxury Glamping is barely a mile away - meaning you can base yourself there and do this walk without an early start or long drive. Dingwall site is also close enough. Both work well if you want proper walks rather than just lounging by the caravan. Come on a settled day. Wind and cloud can turn the summit bleak quickly up here.