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Kinghorn Harbour Beach is a charming beach situated in the burgh of Kinghorn, overlooking the Firth of Forth. The beach is flanked by a harbour on one side and a lifeboat station on the other. Notably, the lifeboat station is one of the busiest rescue centres in Scotland.
The beach offers a range of amenities, including a beachfront cafe, ample parking, and scenic footpaths that wind through the cliffs and surrounding area. The village of Kinghorn overlooks the beach, providing a picturesque backdrop. The beach is a popular spot for families with young children and those who enjoy walking.
Kinghorn has two tidal harbours, both of which face out onto sandy beaches at low tide. The beach's location makes it an ideal spot for those looking to enjoy the scenic views of the Firth of Forth.
Harbour Sand Rock
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| Chance of rain | 77% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 11mph |  |
The tide at Kinghorn Harbour Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:56 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:44 PM.
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Food available
Toilets
Slipway
Free Parking available near the eastern harbour and beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Poor water quality - bathing not advised
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road or 27 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road or 28 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road or 30 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road or 30 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road or 36 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 47 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
Location: Kinghorn
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NT271868
Coordinates: 56°4'8"N 3°10'18"W
Mapcode: GBR 29.PMC7
What 3 Words: snowstorm.majors.trinkets
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: KY3 9SX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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