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Leven West Beach

Fife, Scotland


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Leven West Beach is a beautiful and long sandy beach located in the town of Innerleven, overlooking the Firth of Forth. .

Leven West Beach is situated within Lago Bay and borders the town of Innerleven. The beach offers stunning views over the Firth of Forth towards Edinburgh. It forms the townward part of a long stretch of sand that extends north-east from the mouth of the River Leven to Lundin Links.

The resort town of Leven has plenty of amenities, including two golf courses and several good walks to be enjoyed in the area. The beach is backed by a promenade, which is a great place to take a stroll along this section of the 150-mile long Fife Coast Path. Behind the beach, there is a camping and caravan park for those who wish to stay nearby.

The beach itself is a long and sandy stretch, with the townward end offering views over the Firth of Forth towards Edinburgh. The promenade provides a pleasant walking route, and the beach's location makes it an ideal spot for those looking to enjoy the scenery and amenities of the town.

Leven West Beach is adjacent to the Fife Coastal Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 99%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 19mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 63%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 18mph

The tide at Leven West Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:30 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:35 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Leven Thistle Golf Club (0.3 miles)
Leven Links Golf Course (0.4 miles)
Wellsgreen Golf Range (3.3 miles)
Kingdom Guides (4 miles)
Balgonie Castle (4.5 miles)
Lady's Tower (5 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Leven Links, Leven

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NO385006

Coordinates: 56°11'38"N 2°59'28"W

Mapcode: GBR 2H.FRX8

What 3 Words: dramatic.depths.depend

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: KY8 4PN

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