Camp Hill

The walk up Camp Hill from Coldstream takes you through proper border country, with views that stretch right across into England on clear days. It's a straightforward climb, nothing technical, but steep enough that you'll feel you've earned the summit. The hill itself is modest in height but the views more than make up for it - rolling farmland, the Tweed valley laid out below, and on a good day you can see for miles.

It's the sort of walk that appeals to families with older kids and serious walkers alike. You won't need special kit, just decent boots and a bit of fitness. Allow a couple of hours up and down depending on your pace. The fact that it's free and accessible year-round makes it a proper staple for anyone staying in the area.

Coldstream Holiday Park sits just a few miles away, so this works nicely as a morning or afternoon outing if you're based there. The Borders has plenty of walking options, but Camp Hill gives you that proper sense of achievement without demanding a full day's commitment. Go on a weekday if you can - the weekends can get busy with locals who know a good thing when they see it. The wind can be fierce up top, even when it's calm down below, so wrap up accordingly.