Hill of Tarvit

Standing 211 metres above the Fife countryside, this modest peak delivers surprisingly good views across the Howe of Fife towards the Lomond Hills. The walk up from the car park near Cupar takes about 20 minutes through mixed woodland before emerging onto the grassy summit.

Families with older children will enjoy the relatively gentle climb, though the final stretch can get muddy after rain. The panoramic views take in Cupar below and stretch towards St Andrews on clear days - proper reward for a short effort.

Dog walkers frequent these paths, and you'll often have company from local ramblers who treat this as their regular constitutional. The hill forms part of the Tarvit estate, so respect the working landscape and stick to marked routes.

Allow about an hour return for the walk, longer if you fancy a picnic at the top. Early morning visits offer the best light for photography and fewer crowds. This works well as a leg-stretcher if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Annsmuir or Wigwam Holidays Montrave Estate are both within easy driving distance. It's hardly a mountaineering challenge, but for a quick dose of fresh air and decent views without travelling far, Hill of Tarvit does the job nicely.