St Andrews West Sands Beach

St Andrews, Fife

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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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Transport

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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.

Nearby Beaches

St Andrews East Sands Beach

St Andrews β€’ Distance: ~2.2km

Tentsmuir Sands Beach

Tayport β€’ Distance: ~6.7km

Kingsbarns Beach

Kingsbarns β€’ Distance: ~11.1km

Tayport Beach

Tayport β€’ Distance: ~11.8km

Broughty Ferry Beach

Dundee β€’ Distance: ~13.4km

Nearby Attractions

πŸ“ Sports

The Old Pavilion

0.5km away

🎒 Attractions

St Andrews Aquarium

0.6km away

πŸ“ Sports

St Andrews Links

0.9km away

🎒 Attractions

Wardlaw Museum

0.9km away

🎯 Leisure

The Barron Theatre

1km away

πŸŽ“ Education

University Of St Andrews

1km away

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Location & Nearby Attractions

Coordinates: 56.3488, -2.8049
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