Ord Hill

The walk up Ord Hill takes you onto the Black Isle, that curious peninsula north of Inverness that juts out into the Moray Firth like a thumb. It's not a proper mountain - more a confident hill that rewards the climb with genuine views across to Ben Wyvis and the Beauly Firth. Most people tackle it in under two hours return, which makes it ideal if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Fortrose Bay Campsite and Coulmore Bay Holiday Park are barely twenty minutes' drive away.

The summit itself sits at around 300 metres, so it's manageable for families with decent legs but won't exhaust younger kids. On a clear day the vistas across the Highlands are proper impressive; on a drizzly one, well, you'll be walking in cloud like most Scottish hill days. The path is straightforward enough, though it can get boggy after rain - bring boots, not trainers.

This works well as a morning venture if you're staying at Ardtower or Bunchrew - get it done before lunch, then head back to the caravan for a rest. The Black Isle itself is worth exploring after; the villages of Fortrose and Rosemarkie have genuine charm without feeling touristy. If you're after serious Highlands walking, this is an appetiser. If you want a solid two-hour outing with decent payoff and minimal fuss, Ord Hill delivers exactly that.