Ravenscraig Park

The walk into Ravenscraig takes you through proper woodland before opening onto moorland with views across Fife that stretch for miles on a clear day. It's a nature reserve, so you're not paying to get in - just turning up and making the most of it. The paths are decent enough, though muddy patches catch you out after rain. Allow a couple of hours if you're taking it at a reasonable pace and actually stopping to look at things rather than just trudging through.

Walkers will get the most from this. There's bird watching potential too - the Fife coast draws all manner of migrants depending on the season. Families with young kids might find it a bit samey after the first thirty minutes, unless they're the type who get excited about spotting kestrels. If you're camping nearby at one of the caravan parks around Glenrothes - Balbirnie Park is the closest at under six miles - this works as a decent half-day outing. Better still if you're based at Sandhills or Kingdom, which are even closer.

The real draw is the peace of it. You won't find crowds. The moorland bits feel exposed and windswept, which is either brilliant or tedious depending on your mood. Worth fitting in around other Fife activities rather than making it your main event, but if you've got an afternoon spare and you're staying in the area, the walk pays for itself.