Tentsmuir Sands Beach

Tayport, Fife

A large sandy beach backed by Tentsmuir forest and an expanse of sand-dunes.

Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
Cafe
Disabled parking
Picnic area with access to the beach

Activities

Beach fishing
Walking
Cycling and horse riding

Nature and Wildlife

There are three miles of sand to walk along or a three mile marked route through the pine-forests. There is a nature reserve and seals can sometimes be sighted in the water.

Parking

Parking is available. a charge applies.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Tayport
County: Fife
Latitude/Longitude: 56.4075, -2.80871
Postcode: KY16 0DR
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

From Dundee take the Tay road toll bridge before turning off onto the A914 towards leuchars. From Leuchars follow signs to Kinshaldy. The beach is past Kinshaldy.

Nearest Railway Stations

Leuchars (for St. Andrews) (Approx. 4 miles away)
Broughty Ferry (Approx. 5 miles away)
Monifieth (Approx. 5 miles away)
Balmossie (Approx. 5 miles away)
Barry Links (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

St Andrew's 70 Market Street 01334 472021 01334 478422 standrewstic@kftb.ossian.net

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Tayport

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