Target Wood

Target Wood sits just inland from Burntisland, a proper woodland walk that feels genuinely remote despite being minutes from the coast. It's not dramatic - no waterfalls or rare birds to tick off - but that's rather the point. You get tall conifers, quieter paths, and the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think.

This works well for walkers who want something low-key without the crowds. Families with primary-school kids will get a good hour out of it, though teenagers might find it a touch dull. The paths are manageable, nothing technically demanding, and you won't need proper hiking boots. Allow 60-90 minutes depending on which route you take.

There's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of - it's just forest. Bring a packed lunch if you're making an afternoon of it. Best visited outside school holidays when it's quieter. Winter's fine if you don't mind a bit of mud.

If you're based at one of the holiday parks nearby - Pettycur Bay or Kinghorn Harbour are closest at under four miles - this makes a straightforward morning out before heading to the beach at Burntisland itself. It's the sort of walk you do to clear your head rather than to say you've done something, which is exactly what a caravan holiday needs sometimes.