Straiton Hill

The walk up Straiton Hill takes about forty minutes from the car park, and it's a fairly straightforward climb through farmland with decent views across Fife opening up as you gain height. Nothing dramatic - you're looking at rolling countryside rather than dramatic peaks - but on a clear day you can see all the way to the Forth and beyond. The summit itself is modest, marked by a cairn, and you'll probably have the place to yourself unless it's a busy weekend.

This is walker territory, not a sit-down tourist attraction. Bring proper boots because the path gets muddy, and don't expect facilities at the top. The real appeal is the walk itself rather than arriving somewhere special - it's the sort of hill that rewards you with decent exercise and uncluttered views without requiring technical kit or hours of your time. Families with decent-sized kids will manage it fine, though younger children might find it a bit of a slog.

St Andrews is only a few miles away, which means you can combine this with a coastal walk or a proper poke around the town itself. If you're staying at one of the local caravan parks - Clayton, Larick, or Craigtoun Meadows are all within striking distance - it's a useful half-day outing when the weather's decent. Not essential, but worth doing if you're in the area and fancy stretching your legs somewhere with actual views rather than tramping round another manicured attraction.