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Aberdour Black Sands

(Aberdour Harbour Beach)

Fife, Scotland


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Aberdour Black Sands is a small and secluded beach located on the south side of the village of Aberdour, offering a natural retreat for both visitors and locals. .

Aberdour Black Sands is a small stretch of sand with rocky outcrops, nestling on the south side of the village of Aberdour. The beach is mostly sandy, stretching west from the harbour wall, and 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 low tide along the outcrops lining the beach. Boating is also a popular activity here, with a club located next to the harbour.

A promenade runs behind the beach, lined with a number of benches, making this the perfect spot for just sitting and admiring the views. A short flight of stairs leads down from the promenade onto the beach. Limited parking is available along the promenade. The town of Aberdour is known for its narrow, historic streets and castle, which can be visited for a small charge. There are a range of facilities in the village to cater to tourists, including a train station with frequent services to and from Edinburgh, taking about 30 minutes.

The village is popular with golf enthusiasts, and Aberdour Golf Club is located to the south of the beach, overlooking the Firth. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including golfing, boating, and exploring the historic village and its castle.

Aberdour Black Sands is adjacent to the Fife Coastal Path.

Sand Shingle Mud

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 96%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 18mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 61%
Min temperature 10°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 17mph

The tide at Aberdour Black Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:47 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:33 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Aberdour Black Sands

Things to do and see in the area

Silver Sands Spa (0.1 miles)
Aberdour Golf Club (0.1 miles)
Aberdour Castle (0.3 miles)
Inchcolm Abbey and Island (1.4 miles)
Museum of Communication (2.5 miles)
The Dive Bunker (2.7 miles)
King Tours Scotland - Private Day Tours (2.8 miles)
Burntisland Golf House Club (3.2 miles)
Fife Leisure Park (4.2 miles)
Cross Guns (4.3 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Aberdour

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NT192849

Coordinates: 56°3'2"N 3°17'50"W

Mapcode: GBR 24.QWQ1

What 3 Words: playroom.livid.dude

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Fife

Nearest postcode: KY3 0TY

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