Wheelie Fun

A BMX track and skate park near Ellon that's become something of a local institution for anyone under sixteen with a bike or board. The place is straightforward - concrete runs, ramps, quarter-pipes, and jumps designed so you can progress at your own pace, whether you're just learning to bunny-hop or throwing tricks. It's free to use, which helps explain why it gets properly rammed on school holidays and weekends.

Young families will find it invaluable if their kids are into bikes or skating. Older siblings can do their own thing whilst parents sit nearby with a coffee - there's usually decent shelter and a bit of spectator space. Beginners don't feel out of place, though confidence counts; you'll see everything from wobbly first-timers to kids launching themselves five feet in the air. Allow at least an hour, probably two if they're properly into it.

If you're staying nearby - Ythan Valley Campsite is just up the road and frankly a solid base - this works as a proper afternoon stop rather than a whole-day thing. It's not going to keep you occupied all week, but for a family with wheels-obsessed kids, it scratches an itch most parks can't touch. Fair-weather days are best; rainy afternoons turn it into a mud bath.