Craigfoodie Hill

The walk up Craigfoodie Hill from St Andrews is straightforward enough, though calling it a peak might be overselling it slightly. You're looking at a modest hill rather than anything that'll test your calves, but the views across Fife and towards the coast make it worth the short leg-stretch. The summit gives you proper sightlines over St Andrews itself, which means if you're staying at Clayton Caravan Park just down the road, you can knock this out in an afternoon without breaking sweat.

It's the sort of place that works well if you've got restless kids or simply need an easy walk that doesn't demand half the day. Walkers will find it underwhelming, but for families based at Craigtoun Meadows or The Rings, it's a decent add-on. The path is clear enough, though it can get muddy after rain. Allow forty minutes to an hour from base to summit and back, depending on how long you linger at the top.

Going in the afternoon gives you better light for photographs, and you'll avoid any crowds if the weather's decent. It's free and accessible year-round, which is the main thing. Don't expect a cairn or much ceremony at the top - it's just a hill with a view. But paired with St Andrews town itself or a longer walk through the surrounding countryside, it slots in nicely to a Fife holiday.