Raith Hill

The walk up Raith Hill rewards you with views across the Forth estuary and back towards the Lomond Hills - assuming the weather cooperates, which it often doesn't in Fife. It's a modest summit at 355 metres, the sort of peak that takes maybe 45 minutes up from Kinross if you're not dawdling, and the path is straightforward enough for most people to manage without faffing about with maps.

What you actually get is a proper walk through farmland and open moorland rather than some dramatic wilderness experience. The views are decent - you can see across to Edinburgh on a clear day, which beats sitting in traffic trying to get there. It's the kind of walk that works well for families who want something achievable without needing hiking boots or a packed lunch, though children will get bored if you try and turn it into a two-hour expedition.

Best done in autumn or winter when the weather's crisp and the light's better for photographs. Summer can be a bit muggy and the midges are no joke. Free to walk, obviously - it's a hill. If you're camped at Pettycur Bay or Sandhills nearby, it's a reasonable morning out before heading to the beach or exploring Kinross town. The novelty wears off quickly though, so don't plan the whole holiday around it. Combine it with a proper visit to one of the regional parks if you're staying for more than a day.