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St. Andrews West Sands is a 2-mile-long sandy beach backed by dunes and the world-renowned golf course. The beach is situated just south of the River Eden Estuary and is approximately a 15-minute walk from the town centre, where visitors can find additional facilities.
The south end of the beach, which features in the opening sequence of the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire, is a popular spot, while the north end is favoured by kite surfers. The beach also overlooks the Eden Estuary Nature Reserve, a haven for birds and seals. Visitors can hire beach wheelchairs, making the beach more accessible to everyone.
St. Andrews is surprisingly one of the sunniest and driest places in Britain, making West Sands an ideal destination for those seeking a pleasant beach experience. The beach's proximity to the town centre and its range of activities make it a must-visit destination for tourists and locals alike.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 91% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at St. Andrews West Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:50 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:44 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Free parking.
Dog restricted area.
Beach cleaned as required.
Daily - 25th June - 21st August
Good water quality
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 4 miles north as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles south as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles south as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 13 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: St Andrews
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NO502181
Coordinates: 56°21'10"N 2°48'26"W
Mapcode: GBR 2Q.3R8F
What 3 Words: pounding.bulky.earl
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: KY16 9XL
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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