Black Craig

The walk up Black Craig rewards you with proper views across Fife - nothing dramatic, but clean and wide-ranging on a clear day. It's a modest peak by Scottish standards, the sort of place locals know well and visitors often miss entirely. From Cupar, you're looking at a straightforward approach through farmland and rough ground, with the actual summit marked by a cairn that's seen better days.

This one suits walkers who want an uncomplicated hill without the commitment of a full mountain day. The ascent takes around ninety minutes depending on your route, and the paths are well-trodden enough to follow. You won't find tearooms or facilities at the top - bring water and something to eat if you're planning to linger. On a blustery afternoon I visited, the wind nearly knocked me sideways, so weather matters here more than on lower walks.

Family groups will find it manageable if the kids are reasonably fit, though it's not a ramble for toddlers. History buffs get less from Black Craig than from somewhere like Falkland, fifteen minutes south, but the views across the Tay estuary hold their own. If you're based at Snugs at Logie Farm - a proper little spot - it makes sense to knock this off as a half-day outing before driving elsewhere in the region. Honest assessment: it's a solid local walk rather than a showstopper, but worth your time if you're already in the area and fancy some fresh air without the crowds.