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Elie Ruby Bay

(Elie Woodhaven Beach)

Fife, Scotland


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Elie Ruby Bay, also known as Elie Earlsferry Beach, is a popular family-friendly beach located in Fife, Scotland. .

The beach at Elie Harbour links to Earlsferry at low tide, providing almost a mile of uninterrupted golden sand. This beach is an ideal family venue, offering a wide range of facilities and activities. The beach joins the villages of Elie and Earlsferry and sits next to Elie Harbour Beach.

The beach is a centre for water sports and a popular spot for cricket in the summer months. The western side of the beach features a range of huts that back onto gentle sand dunes. The beach is sheltered by the surrounding harbour, making it generally safe for swimming in the gentle seas.

At low tide, the beach is made up of a large expanse of dark-golden sand. At high tide, the sea comes up all the way to the town, and the main section is only accessible via the main street. However, the western side of the beach remains accessible even at high tide. The beach is composed of dark-golden sand backed by dunes, providing a safe location for bathing.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 21mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 67%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 20mph

The tide at Elie Ruby Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:20 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:21 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Elie Ruby Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Elie Golf House Club (0.2 miles)
Elie Deli (0.4 miles)
St Andrews & Elie Sea Safari (0.4 miles)
Lady's Tower (1.3 miles)
Ardross Farm Shop (1.5 miles)
St Monan's Windmill and Salt Pans (3 miles)
Kellie Castle & Garden (4 miles)
Anstruther Pleasure Cruises-Boat Day Tours (5 miles)
Anstruther Harbour (5.5 miles)

Places to eat near Elie Ruby Bay

Elie Beach Cafe (50 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Elie

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NT486998

Coordinates: 56°11'19"N 2°49'44"W

Mapcode: GBR 2Q.G0DG

What 3 Words: hobby.automatic.tile

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 Council

Nearest postcode: KY9 1AZ

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