Photo of Kinghorn Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Kinghorn Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Kinghorn Beach with straight shore

Photo of Kinghorn Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Kinghorn Beach and the settlement

Photo of Kinghorn Beach surrounded by mountains

7.7

Very good

Kinghorn Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kinghorn Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kinghorn Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Duchess of Kirkcaldy is the closest place located 4400 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Kinghorn Beach?

There are 473 places to stay in the Kinghorn Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Kinghorn Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=34307&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kingswood Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3485296&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Burntisland Sands Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3314700&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Burntisland House</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3071554&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Stylish Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1120433&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Edinburgh Waterfront Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4486836&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Modern Two Bedroom Apartment</a></li></ul>

Kinghorn, United Kingdom

#120 out of 298 in Scotland

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Kinghorn • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Duchess of Kirkcaldy

8.8 - Excellent 4.3km

Bar Novar

9.2 - Excellent 4.3km

Restaurant O'Connell's Bar and Diner

8 - Very good 4.5km

Bar Exchequer

8.2 - Very good 4.6km

Cafe The Bothy at Boglily

9.4 - Excellent 4.6km

Italian Restaurant Pane E Vino

8.6 - Excellent 4.8km

Restaurant Pommys world buffet

8 - Very good 4.8km

Japanese Restaurant Koku Shi

9 - Excellent 4.9km

Bar The Robert Nairn - JD Wetherspoon

7.8 - Very good 5km

Park Fife Coastal Path

1.7km

Park Mill Dam

4.1km

Park Beveridge Park

4.1km

Park Kirkcaldy Promenade

4.3km

Hiking Area Ravenscraig Beach

6.1km

Park Ravenscraig Park

6.4km

Park Pathhead sands

6.4km

Playground Kirkcaldy Beach

4.2km

Supermarket Morrisons

3.3km

Supermarket Lidl

3.4km

Supermarket Tesco Express

4.4km

Discount Store Home Bargains

4.7km

Discount Store Poundland

4.8km

Grocery Store ALDI

5km

Convenience Store Premier

5.1km

Convenience Store Harbour News

5.1km

Grocery Store Valley Grocery

6.1km

Museum Kirkcaldy Galleries

9.4 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction The Royal Yacht Britannia

9.6km

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About

Kinghorn Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 18th place out of 31 beaches in the Fife region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight 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 partially crowded during the high season.

Kinghorn Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. 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.

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

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pettycur Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Kinghorn Beach is located in Fife within Kinghorn, 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

Kinghorn • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Duchess of Kirkcaldy

8.8 - Excellent 4.3km

Bar Novar

9.2 - Excellent 4.3km

Restaurant O'Connell's Bar and Diner

8 - Very good 4.5km

Bar Exchequer

8.2 - Very good 4.6km

Cafe The Bothy at Boglily

9.4 - Excellent 4.6km

Italian Restaurant Pane E Vino

8.6 - Excellent 4.8km

Restaurant Pommys world buffet

8 - Very good 4.8km

Japanese Restaurant Koku Shi

9 - Excellent 4.9km

Bar The Robert Nairn - JD Wetherspoon

7.8 - Very good 5km

Park Fife Coastal Path

1.7km

Park Mill Dam

4.1km

Park Beveridge Park

4.1km

Park Kirkcaldy Promenade

4.3km

Hiking Area Ravenscraig Beach

6.1km

Park Ravenscraig Park

6.4km

Park Pathhead sands

6.4km

Playground Kirkcaldy Beach

4.2km

Supermarket Morrisons

3.3km

Supermarket Lidl

3.4km

Supermarket Tesco Express

4.4km

Discount Store Home Bargains

4.7km

Discount Store Poundland

4.8km

Grocery Store ALDI

5km

Convenience Store Premier

5.1km

Convenience Store Harbour News

5.1km

Grocery Store Valley Grocery

6.1km

Museum Kirkcaldy Galleries

9.4 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction The Royal Yacht Britannia

9.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

150m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

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Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kinghorn • 400m from center

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9.2km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Modern Two Bedroom Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kinghorn • 9.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

900m 12 min walk

Pettycur Beach Pettycur Beach

8.4 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Fife Coastal Path Beach Fife Coastal Path Beach

6.6 Good

3.1km

Seafield Beach Seafield Beach

7.7 Very good

3.2km

The Links Beach The Links Beach

8 Very good

4.3km

Kirkcaldy Beach Kirkcaldy Beach

7.5 Very good

7.2km

Silver Sands Beach Silver Sands Beach

8.4 Very good

7.2km

Aberdour beach Aberdour beach

7.8 Very good

8km

Aberdour Beach Aberdour Beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Kinghorn • 330m

Transport

Airport

EDI • 18km

Bus Station

Kirkcaldy Bus Station • 4.7km

Train Station

Kirkcaldy • 4.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Kinghorn Beach?

The coastline of Kinghorn 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 Kinghorn Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kinghorn Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Kinghorn 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.

Kinghorn 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.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Kinghorn Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Kinghorn 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 Kinghorn Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Kinghorn Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kinghorn Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Duchess of Kirkcaldy is the closest place located 4400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kinghorn Beach?

There are 473 places to stay in the Kinghorn Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Kinghorn Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Kinghorn Beach from parking?

The Kinghorn 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 Kinghorn Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Kinghorn 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kinghorn Beach (Fife) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Kinghorn Beach (Fife) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.