Victoria Park

The walk into Victoria Park from Burntisland takes you through what feels like proper countryside despite being minutes from town - woodland paths lead down to a sheltered bay where the Firth of Forth stretches out in front of you. It's a nature reserve, so you're here for the birds and the peace rather than facilities or crowds. Waders feed on the shore, and if you're lucky with timing you'll spot ospreys or migrating geese depending on season.

This is one for people who actually enjoy a quiet walk without needing a visitor centre or gift shop at the end of it. Families with older kids will find it genuinely interesting - younger ones might get restless unless they're into spotting things through binoculars. Allow a couple of hours if you're being thorough, though you can do a shorter loop if you're short on time.

The nearest caravan parks - Tayport Links and Larick are both top-rated and less than six miles away - make it an easy add-on to a Fife coast holiday. Pop here for a morning ramble before heading to any number of better-known spots along the Tay. It won't blow your mind, but it's exactly what you want when you need to escape the noise without driving far. Worth the detour if you're based at one of those parks and fancy something low-key.