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Pittenweem Beach

Fife, Scotland


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Pittenweem Beach is a charming destination located in the picturesque East Neuk Coast of Scotland, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and traditional fishing village charm. .

Pittenweem is a typical fishing village characterised by its small, picturesque harbour and active fishing fleet. The village boasts the most active fishing harbour on the East Neuk Coast, providing excellent views to the south over the Firth of Forth.

A short walk from the harbour, along Mid Shore and West Shore, brings visitors to a small sand and rock beach, approximately 100 meters west of the harbour. Above the beach, along W Braes, there is a fairly large car park situated on a small headland, offering stunning views of the fishing village and coastline. The car park is equipped with public toilets, a skate park, and a children's play area. A path leads from the headland down to the shoreline, providing easy access to the beach. Additional parking spaces are available along East Shore and Mid Shore, adjacent to the harbour.

The village of Pittenweem offers a range of amenities, including a few shops and restaurants located alongside the harbour. For a wider range of facilities, visitors can explore the High Street, which is set about 50 meters back from the shoreline.

The area surrounding Pittenweem is popular for golf, with the Anstruther Golf Club located along the coast just to the north of the village. The village is also a favourite among walkers, as the Fife Coastal Path passes the beach, providing a scenic route for those looking to explore the coastline.

Harbour

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 49%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 20mph

The tide at Pittenweem Beach 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 Pittenweem Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Anstruther Pleasure Cruises-Boat Day Tours (0.7 miles)
Anstruther Harbour (1.1 miles)
Jo Macfarlane (1.2 miles)
The Scottish Fisheries Museum (1.2 miles)
St Monan's Windmill and Salt Pans (1.4 miles)
Osprey of Anstruther Day Tours (1.7 miles)
Kellie Castle & Garden (2.7 miles)
Ardross Farm Shop (2.9 miles)
Elie Deli (4 miles)
St Andrews & Elie Sea Safari (4.1 miles)

Places to eat near Pittenweem Beach

The Rockies Restaurant (210 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Pittenweem

Location type: Town

OS Grid: NO551024

Coordinates: 56°12'46"N 2°43'27"W

Mapcode: GBR 2T.DKW7

What 3 Words: stiff.surpassed.overtime

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: KY10 2NE

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