Tips of Corsemaul

The walk up to Tips of Corsemaul isn't long, but it's steep enough that you'll feel it in your legs by the time you reach the summit. This Aberdeenshire peak sits above Keith and rewards the climb with proper Highland views - the kind where you can see for miles on a clear day. There's nothing fancy up there, just moorland and space and the satisfaction of having earned your vantage point.

It's the sort of walk that suits people who want fresh air without committing to an all-day expedition. An hour or so gets you up and back down, which makes it ideal if you're staying at Hillside Havens nearby and want to stretch your legs without abandoning camp for the entire afternoon. Families with kids who can manage a moderately steep path will get on fine; anyone wanting a gentle riverside wander should look elsewhere.

The moorland can be boggy after rain, so decent boots matter more than you'd think. There's no visitor infrastructure up there - no cafe, no facilities - so bring water. Sunset from the top is worth timing your visit around if the weather's cooperating, though frankly the light up here changes so quickly that almost any clear afternoon works.

Free to access, naturally. The walk starts near Keith and takes you away from the touristy bustle while keeping you close enough to a proper town for supplies. It's not Instagram-famous, which is precisely why it's worth doing.