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Photo of Kinshaldy Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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7.9

Very good

Kinshaldy Beach

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

There are 334 places to stay in the Kinshaldy Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Kinshaldy Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7614551&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Balcarres East Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4849540&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The White House</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3288412&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Doocot</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6107578&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beautiful Coastal Cottage in Pittenweem</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6283052&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Old Chandlery</a></li></ul>

Leuchars, United Kingdom

#90 out of 298 in Scotland

7.9

Very good

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

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Located outside the settlement

Fetterdale • 3.3 km

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Park Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve

4.2km

Park St Andrews Botanic Garden

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Tentsmuir Forest & Beach

360m

Museum The R&A World Golf Museum

7.1km

Church St Salvator's Chapel

7.4km

Tourist Attraction St Andrews Cathedral

7.7km

Tourist Attraction East Sands

7.9km

Aquarium St Andrews Aquarium

7.1km

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About

Kinshaldy Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 14th place out of 31 beaches in the Fife region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Kinshaldy Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

Kinshaldy Beach (Fife) is located outside the Fetterdale settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Kinshaldy Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

3.5 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Fetterdale • 3.3 km

Map of beach

Park Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve

4.2km

Park St Andrews Botanic Garden

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Tentsmuir Forest & Beach

360m

Museum The R&A World Golf Museum

7.1km

Church St Salvator's Chapel

7.4km

Tourist Attraction St Andrews Cathedral

7.7km

Tourist Attraction East Sands

7.9km

Aquarium St Andrews Aquarium

7.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

20km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Fetterdale • 25.2km from center

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Area

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Localities

Nearest

Fetterdale • 3.3km

Transport

Airport

ADX • 5.3km

Bus Station

St Andrews • 7.4km

Train Station

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Kinshaldy 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 Kinshaldy Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kinshaldy 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 Kinshaldy 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.

Kinshaldy 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 Kinshaldy Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Kinshaldy Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Kinshaldy Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Kinshaldy Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Kinshaldy Beach?

Kinshaldy Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kinshaldy Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kinshaldy Beach?

There are 334 places to stay in the Kinshaldy Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Kinshaldy Beach from parking?

The Kinshaldy Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Kinshaldy Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Kinshaldy Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tentsmuir Forest & Beach located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Kinshaldy Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Kinshaldy 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?

Kinshaldy 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.Kinshaldy 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.