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8.4

Very good

Silver Sands Beach

Aberdour, United Kingdom

#11 out of 298 in Scotland

8.4

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Aberdour • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe The Bothy at Boglily

9.4 - Excellent 7.9km

Cafe Boardwalk Beach Club

8.3km

Bar The Cramond Inn

7 - Good 8.3km

Restaurant Cramond Bistro & Takeaway

8.2 - Very good 8.3km

Cafe Gathering Space Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 8.5km

Meal Takeaway Javits Takeaway Granton

8 - Very good 9km

Restaurant Toby Carvery Lauriston Farm

8.4 - Very good 9.2km

Meal Takeaway Darin's Takeaway

7 - Good 9.3km

Bar Novar

9.2 - Excellent 9.6km

Hiking Area Cramond Causeway

7.6km

Park Cramond Promenade

8.3km

Park Edinburgh beach

8.3km

Park Fife Coastal Path

8.4km

Park Mill Dam

8.5km

Park Cramond Walled Garden Park

8.6km

Park Cramond Heritage Trail

8.8km

Park Car Park at River Almond Walkway

8.9km

Hiking Area River Almond Walkway

8.9km

Playground Kirkcaldy Beach

9.7km

Grocery Store Food Plus Supermarket | Pewex Granton

8.7km

Supermarket Morrisons

8.9km

Supermarket Lidl

8.9km

Grocery Store Stodola

9km

Supermarket Sirocco Food & Wine

9km

Supermarket Morrisons

9.1km

Supermarket Lidl

9.1km

Convenience Store Premier

9.2km

Supermarket Tesco Express

9.5km

Museum Kirkcaldy Galleries

9.4 - Excellent 9.9km

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About

Silver Sands Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 2th place out of 31 beaches in the Fife region The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

Silver Sands Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Aberdour Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Silver Sands Beach is located in Fife within Aberdour, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Aberdour • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe The Bothy at Boglily

9.4 - Excellent 7.9km

Cafe Boardwalk Beach Club

8.3km

Bar The Cramond Inn

7 - Good 8.3km

Restaurant Cramond Bistro & Takeaway

8.2 - Very good 8.3km

Cafe Gathering Space Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 8.5km

Meal Takeaway Javits Takeaway Granton

8 - Very good 9km

Restaurant Toby Carvery Lauriston Farm

8.4 - Very good 9.2km

Meal Takeaway Darin's Takeaway

7 - Good 9.3km

Bar Novar

9.2 - Excellent 9.6km

Hiking Area Cramond Causeway

7.6km

Park Cramond Promenade

8.3km

Park Edinburgh beach

8.3km

Park Fife Coastal Path

8.4km

Park Mill Dam

8.5km

Park Cramond Walled Garden Park

8.6km

Park Cramond Heritage Trail

8.8km

Park Car Park at River Almond Walkway

8.9km

Hiking Area River Almond Walkway

8.9km

Playground Kirkcaldy Beach

9.7km

Grocery Store Food Plus Supermarket | Pewex Granton

8.7km

Supermarket Morrisons

8.9km

Supermarket Lidl

8.9km

Grocery Store Stodola

9km

Supermarket Sirocco Food & Wine

9km

Supermarket Morrisons

9.1km

Supermarket Lidl

9.1km

Convenience Store Premier

9.2km

Supermarket Tesco Express

9.5km

Museum Kirkcaldy Galleries

9.4 - Excellent 9.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Aberdour Hotel, Stables Rooms & Beer Garden

1km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Aberdour Hotel, Stables Rooms & Beer Garden

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 290m from center

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The Woodside Hotel Aberdour Exclusive Use

1.1km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

The Woodside Hotel Aberdour Exclusive Use

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 360m from center

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3.2km from the beach

6.3 Pleasant

Burntisland House

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 4km from center

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Lovely 2 bedroom condo in Burntisland, Fife

3.4km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Lovely 2 bedroom condo in Burntisland, Fife

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 4.2km from center

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4.2km from the beach

8 Very good

Burntisland Sands Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 5km from center

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5.2km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Kingswood Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 6km from center

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7.1km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Seascape

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 7.8km from center

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7.2km from the beach

Beach Cottage

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 8km from center

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8km from the beach

The Armoury

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 7.4km from center

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8.4km from the beach

8 Very good

Three Bridges Waterfront

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 7.7km from center

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DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

8.7km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 8km from center

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4 Separate Beds, Sleeps 6, Beautiful 2 bed Apt

9km from the beach

6.6 Good

4 Separate Beds, Sleeps 6, Beautiful 2 bed Apt

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Aberdour • 9.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

What to do in Silver Sands Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Silver Sands Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Silver Sands Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Silver Sands Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

Aberdour • 820m

Transport

Airport

EDI • 12.7km

Bus Station

Kirkcaldy Bus Station • 10km

Train Station

Kirkcaldy • 9.8km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Silver Sands Beach?

The coastline of Silver Sands Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Silver Sands Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Silver Sands Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Silver Sands Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Silver Sands Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Silver Sands Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Silver Sands Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Silver Sands Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Silver Sands Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Silver Sands Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Silver Sands Beach?

The bar is located right on the Silver Sands Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Silver Sands Beach?

There are 611 places to stay in the Silver Sands Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Silver Sands Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Silver Sands Beach from parking?

The Silver Sands Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Silver Sands Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Silver Sands Beach is August. Its average value reaches 16°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.