Beach Type

sand

Facilities

Cafes/restaurant
First aid station
Toilets
Disabled toilets
Slip way
Fife Coastal Path
A number of cafes and shops are situated in Elie

Activities

Swimming
Sailing
Fishing
Jet skiing
Surfing
Wind surfing
Water sports centre
Canoeing and a local water sports centre offers other alternatives
There is zoning for water sports

Nature and Wildlife

There is a coastal footpath from North Queensferry to Crail. The beach is connected to the Fife Coastal Path.

Parking

Parking in the town in addition to the car park adjacent to the beach. parking fee applies

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned machanically at least once a week with additional daily manual litter picks. Litter and dog bins present. The beach can be affected by.

Dogs

Dogs are restricted from the beach between May to September in line with the Harbour Byelaws.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Green Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: St Monance
County: Fife
Latitude/Longitude: 56.1854, -2.82981
Postcode: KY9 1AP
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Elie can be reached on the A917.

Public Transport

A bus service from Kirkcaldy to St Andrews calls at Elie. Elie is served by several local bus services for more information on bus routes and timetables in the area go to www.stagecoachbus.com or call 0870 608 2 608

Nearest Railway Stations

North Berwick (Approx. 9 miles away)
Springfield (Approx. 12 miles away)
Cupar (Approx. 12 miles away)

Tourist Information

St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife Tourist Board. 70 Market Street. St Andrews. Fife. KY16 9NU. Tel: 01334 477872

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in St Monance