Best beaches in Fife
Below are a list of the top 12 beaches in Fife as selected by the users of the Beach Guide website.
The current most popular beach in Fife is St Andrews West Sands. If you would like to have your say on which are the best beaches in Fife just follow the link to the beach and vote by clicking the star ratings at the top right of the page.
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1. St Andrews West Sands Beach
West Sands is the largest and best-known beach in St Andrew's, surprisingly one of the sunniest and driest places in Britain.
The south end of the two-mile-long sandy beach featured in the opening sequence of Oscar-winning film, Chariots of Fire, while the north end is popular with kite surfers and overlooks the Eden Estuary Nature Reserve,…
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2. Kingsbarns Beach
Admirers of big skies and wide open spaces will enjoy Kingsbarns Beach, which can be found about 8 miles down the coast from St Andrews. The 2-mile stretch of golden sands with interesting rocky outcrops is the perfect destination for those seeking solitude and stunning scenery.
The beach is backed by low, grassy dunes and…
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3. Kinghorn Harbour Beach
Kinghorn Beach is a pretty stretch of sand in the burgh of Kinghorn on the north shore of the Firth of Forth. It is home to a harbour that sits on one side of the sand and a lifeboat station that sits on the other. The station is known for being one of the busiest…
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4. Aberdour-Silver Sands Beach
Aberdour Silver Sands is a small, sandy beach with good views of the islands of Inchmickery and Inchcolm. Backed by woodland the beach has a very tranquil feel. An excellent section of the Fife Coastal Path passes behind the beach.
As you would expect from a blue flag beach there are plenty of facilities here such…
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5. Tentsmuir Sands Beach
Close to the mouth of the Tay Estuary, Tentsmuir Sands is a wide expanse of clean sands backed by grassy dunes, and Tentsmuir Forest. The remains of various wartime defences can be found both on the beach and in the forest. These were built by Polish troops who were stationed here during the Second World…
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6. Lower Largo Beach
Lower Largo Beach is located in the pretty village of Lower Largo on the coast of Fife. The village and beach sit to the north of the Firth of Forth and this is an attractive spot with a long and interesting maritime history.
The beach is made up of a good-sized stretch of soft sand and…
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7. Elie Woodhaven (Ruby Bay)
A quiet and sheltered sandy beach with easy access to a range of facilities.
Backed by dunes, with views over the Firth of Forth. Great walking in the surrounding countryside.
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8. St Andrews East Sands Beach
Located on the south side of the old harbour, St. Andrews East Sands is a popular beach destination for both locals and visitors to Fife. The sandy beach has a path on the inland side, making it an ideal location for walkers. It is also within close proximity to the harbour and sailing club, so…
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9. Roome Bay (Crail)
Roome Bay is located next to the village of Crail, about 10 miles down the coast from St Andrews. The upper parts of the south-facing beach are mostly sandy, perfect for a relaxing day at the beach whilst taking in the view. Below the high water mark things get rockier and there are a good…
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10. Burntisland Beach
A sand and rock beach east of Burntisland, overlooking the Firth of Forth. Plenty of facilites including a leisure centre, seaside park, crazy golf, bouncy castles and an annual summer fairground.
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11. Aberdour-Harbour Beach
This is a mostly sandy beach, stretching west from the harbour wall, to the south of the beautiful historic village of Aberdour. It offers fine views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and the surrounding hills and mountains. The beach is popular for bathing, as well as for exploring the many rockpools exposed at…
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12. Earlsferry Beach
Elie Earlsferry Beach joins the villages of Elie and Earlsferry in Fife and sits next to Elie Harbour Beach.
The beach is known for its family friendly sands and is a centre for water sports. In the summer months cricket is a popular pastime at the beach and the western side of the beach has…
