St Andrews West Sands Beach
St Andrews, Fife
About This Beach
A two mile long beach running almost direct north out of St Andrews and facing St Andrews Bay. Good for bathing, kite surfers. Notable as the setting for Oscar winning Chariots of fire film. The beach is backed by sand dunes, thereafter golf courses
Amenities & Facilities
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Parking available
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Toilets
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Lifeguard service
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Cafe
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Water sports facilities
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Beach huts
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Bus
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There is a bus stop in St Andrews town center, served by Stagecoach bus services. Buses run regularl...
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Train
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The nearest train station is Leuchars Station, approximately 8 miles away from St Andrews. Trains fr...
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Walking
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From the bus stop in St Andrews, it is about a 15-minute walk (0.7 miles) to West Sands Beach.
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St Andrews East Sands Beach
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Kingsbarns Beach
Kingsbarns β’ Distance: ~11.1km
Tayport Beach
Tayport β’ Distance: ~11.8km
Broughty Ferry Beach
Dundee β’ Distance: ~13.4km
Nearby Attractions
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Sports
The Old Pavilion
0.5km away
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Location & Nearby Attractions
Coordinates:
56.3488, -2.8049
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