Kilmundy Hill

The walk up Kilmundy Hill from Burntisland takes you inland from the Fife coast into proper countryside - nothing dramatic, but solid and worth the effort. It's a modest peak rather than a proper mountain, the sort of place locals know well and day-trippers often miss. The views sweep across the Firth of Forth towards Edinburgh when the weather cooperates, and on a clear day you can trace the coastline back towards Kirkcaldy. Allow an hour or so for the ascent, depending on your pace and how many times you stop to catch your breath.

Families with older kids will find it manageable; the younger ones might struggle with the steepness in places, but it's nothing that will put anyone off if they're used to hills. Walkers and anyone after a proper bit of fresh air should make the trip - the terrain is straightforward, no scrambling required, just sustained uphill work. The ground underfoot varies, so decent boots are worth wearing, especially if you've had recent rain.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Pettycur Bay or Sandhills Caravan Park sit just 2-3 miles away - this makes an excellent half-day outing to break up a seaside holiday. It's the kind of walk that feels proper without demanding you carve out the whole day. The real bonus is the absence of crowds; you'll likely have the hill largely to yourself, which rather beats the scramble you get at more famous peaks.