Whinny Hill

Whinny Hill sits just outside Kinghorn in East Lothian, offering one of those walks that rewards you without demanding much in return. It's a modest peak by Scottish standards, but the views across the Firth of Forth more than compensate for the gentle climb. On a clear day you can pick out the bridges and the distant line of the Highlands beyond - proper rewarding stuff.

The walk itself takes around an hour there and back, depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top. It's the sort of place that suits families after a straightforward hill ramble, and walkers passing through the region will find it well worth the detour. The terrain is manageable, nothing technical, though it can be boggy after rain so decent boots help.

Historians might appreciate the old tower on the summit - remnants of past settlements dot the area and give the walk a bit more substance than just another viewpoint. Bring a camera if you're keen on landscape shots. The surrounding moorland has a wild, windswept character that feels properly Scottish despite being so accessible.

If you're based at Drummohr Camping & Glamping Site nearby, Whinny Hill works as an easy morning outing before heading off elsewhere. It's free to access and there are no restrictions on when you can visit, so you've got flexibility. Go early if you want to avoid whatever crowds might gather - though honestly, this isn't the sort of place that gets rammed. Wind can be fierce up top, so dress accordingly.