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About Kinshaldy
Kinshaldy is the main place to start your visit to the popular Tentsmuir forest, which has something for everyone. Its flat paths are ideal for walkers and cyclists.
- Download the Tentsmuir map (PDF 1.5Mb)
There's a play area and picnic site and access to the sand dunes and beach (although swimming is not recommended).
Vehicle access
Entry fee per vehicle is £1, payable at the electronic barrier. Please have the correct change available. Overnight stays are not permitted.
There is limited space in the car park. Occasionally, especially during the summer holidays and on sunny weekends, it is necessary to restrict access and even to close the site. This is to preserve the special qualities of Tentsmuir and to maintain a safe environment for everyone.
When we do this we will put a sign at the main junction to Tentsmuir, before the entrance. Please come back another day.
Opening / closing times for 2009
- Open daily from 09:00
- Nov 7th - Feb 2010: last entry 15:00, car park locked 15:30
Barbeques
Barbecues are permitted, however this must take place within the picnic area, not on the beach or dunes. This is for public safety and to protect the fragile environment and wildlife within it. The stands provided are to be used to avoid burning the tables.
Please also be aware that no alcohol may be consumed on the site and that you must take all rubbish away with you, including the barbecue (which can be cooled down with water from a tap outside the toilets if required).
Please be a considerate visitor
The forest is used for a lot of different activities. You may meet other people during your visit - please respect their rights to enjoy their recreation.
A working forest
This is also a working forest, and you may come across work sites, workers and vehicles 7 days a week. Please obey any safety signs and instructions and don't enter any areas where access has been restricted.
Toilets
There are easy access toilet facilities. Please note that due to the risk of frost damage, all toilets are closed during the winter months.
How to get there:
Kinshaldy is in Tentsmuir which is part of Tentsmuir. Leuchars is the nearest town or village.
Follow the brown 'Kinshaldy Beach' signs from the church in the middle of Leuchars village.
OS Grid Reference: NO 498242
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Other places to go in Tentsmuir
Facilities:
Activities
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The Icehouse Walk |
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Horse Riding and Parking at Tentsmuir: for safety reasons, horse owners are requested to unbox on the lane going down to Kinshaldy stables, although space is limited. If this area is full, Kinshaldy stables staff may, for a charge, permit parking on their ground. Use of their toilets will also incur a charge. The stables are independent of the Forestry Commission. Once there, the staff can advise of the preferred route to the beach avoiding the road. We request, due to the high pressure of usage by other visitors, that the dunes directly in front of the car park are avoided, however horse riding is permitted along the beach and the rides at Tentsmuir. We also request that horse riders avoid the main car park and tarmac road into the forest. |
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Beach fishing (free). |
Contact:
Bid Strachane-mail: bid.strachan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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