Watch Law

The walk up Watch Law, just inland from Dunbar, rewards you with proper sweeping views across East Lothian and out to the North Sea. It's a straightforward climb - nothing technical, maybe forty minutes up depending on your pace - and the summit sits at around 350 metres with visibility for miles on a clear day.

You're looking at rolling farmland, the coastline towards Dunbar itself, and on a good day you can make out the Bass Rock out to sea. The hill doesn't have the drama of the Lammermuirs further south, but that's rather the point. It's approachable without feeling trivial.

Walkers of moderate fitness will enjoy this one. Families with older kids can handle it fine, though it's steep enough to warrant sturdy shoes. The view justifies the effort, though I wouldn't say it's worth a special trip on its own - save it for when you're exploring the wider Dunbar area. The town itself has its castle and coastal interest worth a morning.

Park yourself at Belhaven Bay Caravan Park just down the coast - it's well placed for tackling Watch Law as a morning walk before exploring the shoreline. Head up when the wind isn't howling; the exposed summit can get properly blustery. There's no café at the top, so bring your own supplies if you fancy a sit-down. The descent's faster than the climb, though mind your footing on the steeper sections.