Blairhill

The walk up Blairhill from Kinross takes you through proper Fife countryside - nothing dramatic, nothing you'd frame on a postcard, but decent enough if you're after a straightforward hill walk. It's a modest peak, the sort of place locals use to stretch their legs on a Sunday afternoon rather than somewhere you'd plan your entire holiday around.

You get a decent view from the top across the Forth Valley if the weather plays ball, though you'll want to time it for a clear day because murk ruins it entirely. The ascent itself is gentle - most people manage it in under an hour, making it suitable for families with kids who aren't quite ready for Ben Lomond territory. Walkers stopping at the caravan parks nearby - Gallowhill or Meadow View Glamping are both within five miles - would find this a useful warm-up route rather than the main event.

There's nothing fancy here: no visitor centre, no café, no interpretation boards. You just turn up and walk. The straightforward approach appeals to some people; others find it underwhelming. If you're camping in the area and fancy a gentle outing that doesn't require military planning, it fits the bill. Don't expect solitude or panoramic drama, but the Fife hills have a quiet charm if you're not chasing Instagram moments. Works best paired with other attractions in the Kinross area rather than as a standalone reason to visit.