Forret Hill

The walk up Forret Hill rewards you with proper views across Fife the moment you clear the tree line. It's not a dramatic peak - nothing like the Highlands - but it's a cracking spot for a couple of hours' exercise with real purpose. From the summit you can see right across to the Forth and beyond, and on a clear day the air tastes different up there, sharper somehow.

The hill sits just outside St Andrews, which means you're never far from civilisation, but once you're climbing, the golf courses and student towns feel miles away. The paths are well-trodden and straightforward, nothing technical, so it works for most fitness levels. You'll likely see dog walkers and the odd family tackling it on a weekend. Allow 90 minutes to two hours if you're not rushing.

It's the sort of walk that justifies a longer stay in the area - pair it with a morning at one of the coastal parks nearby like Clayton Caravan Park, and you've got a decent Fife weekend. Not spectacular enough to plan a trip around, but absolutely worth the effort if you're already in St Andrews. The views aren't Instagram-famous, which somehow makes them better - you won't be fighting crowds for the best photo spot.