Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
Including facilities for disabled people
First aid post and shops and restaurants are close

Activities

Swimming
Sailing
Surfing
Windsurfing and a children's area
The beach is zoned to keep sand yachts and families apart
It is very popular for walking and running

Nature and Wildlife

Coastal walks. and adjacent to West Sands there is a Local Nature Reserve. local attractions include the golf museum and nearby Castle and Cathedral.

Parking

There is car parking for 5 000 cars including disabled spaces. There is a charge for using the car park.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned as required by the Council. There are litter and dog bins on the beach but dogs are not allowed from May to September.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Green Coast Award

Location

Nearest town: St Andrews
County: Fife
Latitude/Longitude: 56.349, -2.80148
Postcode: KY16 9XL
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Take the A91 or the A915 to St Andrews. By public transport. it is 15 minutes walk from the bus station.

Public Transport

Stagecoach Express x59 and x60 go from Edinburgh to St Andrews. Stagecoach 23 goes from Stirling to St Andrews.

Nearest Railway Stations

Leuchars (for St. Andrews) (Approx. 4 miles away)
Cupar (Approx. 8 miles away)
Broughty Ferry (Approx. 9 miles away)
Monifieth (Approx. 9 miles away)
Balmossie (Approx. 9 miles away)

Tourist Information

St Andrews Tourist Information Centre. 70 Market Street. St Andrews. Tel: 01334 472021

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in St Andrews