Bandrum

The walk up Bandrum gets you proper views across Fife if you time it right and the weather cooperates - which, let's be honest, isn't guaranteed in Scotland. It's not a massive peak, but from the top you're looking out over Dunfermline and the surrounding countryside, and on a clear day it's genuinely worth the effort.

The ascent takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on your fitness level and how many times you stop for breath. The path itself is straightforward enough, though it can get muddy after rain, so decent boots are non-negotiable. Most people who do this are after either a decent leg-stretcher or something with views to photograph, and Bandrum delivers on both counts.

There's no visitor facility or admission charge to worry about - you just rock up and get going. The best time is late morning or early afternoon when the light's decent but you've got enough daylight left to get back without rushing.

If you're camping or glamping at Meadow View or West Fife Pods, both less than five miles away, Bandrum makes a solid morning excursion before heading back for lunch. It's the kind of walk that doesn't demand a full day but gives you that satisfied feeling of having done something worthwhile. Combine it with a wander round Dunfermline afterwards and you've got a proper outing sorted.