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Aberdour Silver Sands is a small, sandy beach that provides a serene and picturesque experience for visitors. The beach is backed by woodland, contributing to its tranquil atmosphere. The shoreline offers stunning views of the Islands of Inchmickery and Inchcolm, which are home to a famous abbey.
The beach is equipped with various facilities, including a beach-front café, toilets, and first aid services, making it an ideal destination for families and individuals alike. Access to the beach is convenient, with a ten-minute walk from the train station and proximity to the A921 road from Inverkeithing and Burntisland. The Fife coastal path also passes by the beach, providing an excellent opportunity for walkers to enjoy the scenic views.
During the peak season, which runs from 2nd July to 31st August, lifeguards patrol the beach, ensuring a safe environment for swimmers and beachgoers. The beach has been awarded a Blue Flag, indicating its high standards of water quality, safety, and environmental management.
Aberdour Silver Sands is adjacent to the Fife Coastal Path.
Sand Rock
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 96% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 61% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 17mph | |
The tide at Aberdour Silver 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
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
Parking available next to the beach.
Dogs restricted area.
Beach is mechanically cleaned weekly, with daily litter picks in the summer season.
Daily - 14th May - 25th September
Excellent water quality
Housekeeper's Rooms
From £2146.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
East Cottage - Tarvit
From £2805.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
RoseGrace Lodge
From £1852.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Avonal Lodge (24)
From £1800.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
The Kate Kennedy Apartment
From £2168.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Dunira
From £1378.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Aberdour Castle (0.5 miles)
Silver Sands Spa (0.5 miles)
Aberdour Golf Club (0.6 miles)
Inchcolm Abbey and Island (1.8 miles)
Museum of Communication (2 miles)
The Dive Bunker (2.3 miles)
King Tours Scotland - Private Day Tours (2.6 miles)
Burntisland Golf House Club (2.7 miles)
Cross Guns (4.3 miles)
Fife Leisure Park (4.5 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road or 23 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 25 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 25 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 15 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
Location: Easter Aberdour,
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NT200853
Coordinates: 56°3'14"N 3°17'9"W
Mapcode: GBR 24.QKR0
What 3 Words: huddled.slid.fatherly
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 0RE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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