Ormiston Hill

The walk up Ormiston Hill takes about forty minutes from the car park, which is the proper way to approach it. You're climbing through woodland for most of the ascent, which keeps things interesting rather than just slogging up open moorland. The summit itself sits at 728 metres and gives you a cracking panorama across Fife and down towards Perth - on a clear day you can pick out the Ochil Hills to the south and the Firth of Tay spreading out like a map below.

It's not a technically difficult walk, which means families with older children will manage it without too much complaint, though the younger ones might find the final steep bit tedious. Walkers looking for something with real views rather than a gentle stroll will find it rewarding. There's nothing to pay and you can do the whole thing - walk up, stand about gawping, walk down - in a morning, leaving the afternoon free for exploring Perth or popping back to your base.

If you're staying at one of the parks nearby - Snugs at Logie Farm is only a few miles away - this makes an excellent morning tick, especially when the weather's decent. The path can get boggy in wet weather, so pick your moment. Don't expect crowds or facilities at the summit itself, just space and views. It's the sort of hill that justifies the drive because you genuinely do see something worth seeing from the top.