Rescobie Loch

The walk around Rescobie Loch takes you past water that sits surprisingly still most days, with the Angus flatlands spreading out beyond. It's a straightforward circuit - nothing dramatic, but proper restful if you've spent the morning driving around Aberdeenshire. Forfar sits just a few miles west, so you can tick this off without much faffing about.

The loch itself is good for birdwatching, especially in winter when you might spot whooper swans and greylag geese. In spring and summer the margins fill with waders and waterfowl - bring binoculars if that's your thing, otherwise just enjoy the openness of it. The path is manageable for families with older kids, though the ground can get boggy after rain so wellies are sensible.

You'll need a couple of hours max, unless you're really into your ornithology. The surrounding countryside is gently rolling rather than dramatic - it won't blow your mind, but it's a decent break if you're based at Greenhillock Glamping nearby. That's a genuinely well-rated spot if you're after glamping in the region, and Rescobie makes an easy morning outing from there.

Free to visit, open access, no visitor facilities to speak of. Go when it's dry if possible, and don't expect the kind of scenic theatre you'd get further west in the Highlands. This is honest Angus countryside - understated and genuinely peaceful.