Tom Beith

Tom Beith rises to just over 600 metres above Strathdon, and on a clear day the views across Aberdeenshire's high moorland are genuinely excellent. The walk itself is straightforward enough - nothing technical, mostly grassy slopes with the odd bit of rough ground. Allow a good hour and a half there and back, depending on fitness and how long you linger at the top.

It's the sort of hill that rewards walkers without demanding anything brutal. Families with older kids handle it well. Solo hikers appreciate the solitude and the chance to clear the head properly. The moorland around here has that open, exposed feeling - you can see for miles, which means you're also properly exposed to the Scottish weather, so go prepared.

The route starts near Strathdon itself, which keeps logistics simple. This sits nicely between the Cairngorms Glamping & Campsite and Tarland Camping & Caravanning Club Site, so you're well-placed for a walking holiday in the area. If you're staying at either of those, Tom Beith makes for a good half-day outing - not so demanding that it wipes everyone out, but satisfying enough that you'll feel you've actually done something.

The moorland scenery is genuinely worth the effort. Don't expect dramatic rocky peaks or rare Alpine plants. You're here for space, silence, and views. Come in reasonable weather or not at all - this hill offers no shelter when conditions turn.